The United States struggled most of the game against a tenacious French team that was powered by a boisterous home crowd. The U.S. women's basketball team has not lost at the Olympics since 1992.
A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States shoots between Valeriane Ayayi and Janelle Salaun of Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game Sunday at the Paris Olympics.The U.S. women’s team beat France on Sunday, 67-66, becoming the first basketball team in Olympic history to win eight consecutive gold medals. The U.S. has now won 61 games in a row at the Summer Games dating back to 1992.
The first half of the game was incredibly disjointed, with the U.S. seeming unable to find any offensive rhythm against a very physical French defense. France briefly took the lead, 25-23 right before halftime, but the U.S. fired back and was able to tie it right before the buzzer, bringing it to a 25-25 tie at the half.
Guard Jackie Young, who has been a key scorer for the U.S team in the quarterfinals and semifinals, fouled out in the fourth quarter. But not before the U.S. rallied with key three-pointers and free throws by Kelsey Plum.It was France’s first appearance in the Olympic gold medal basketball game since the 2012 Games in London, when the U.S. beat France by 36 points. With Sunday's loss, France wins the silver medal and Australia claimed bronze by beating Belgium in the third-place game.
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