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The United States Women's Basketball Team survived a tough battle from host nation France, winning 67-66 to claim its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal and 61st consecutive game in Olympic play at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (August 11).
Reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'Ja Wilson recorded a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds and four blocks to win her second gold medal, having previously represented the United States at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Kahleah Cooper recorded 12 points off the bench, which included going 6-for-6 on free throw attempts, including the decisive two free throws with five seconds remaining.
France's Gabby Williams scored a team-best 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Williams, a U.S. native and former UConn standout, scored the final point of the game, but had her foot on the line for what was ruled a 2-point shot.
Veteran guard Diana Taurasi won her sixth gold medal, breaking a tie with former UConn and USA Basketball teammate Sue Bird for the most individual Olympic medals won by a basketball player. The United States Men's Basketball Team also defeated France in their gold medal game on Saturday (August 10).
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