Paris 2024 Olympics

A’Ja Wilson, US Emerge From Grueling Battle With Olympic Gold Medal

Olympics host France fought the United States in a dramatic, close battle worthy of a gold medal, but the Americans came out on top with a 67–66 victory.
A’Ja Wilson, US Emerge From Grueling Battle With Olympic Gold Medal
A'Ja Wilson (9) of Team United States passes the ball while defended by Marieme Badiane (22) of Team France during the women's gold medal game on day 16 of the Olympic Games at Bercy Arena in Paris on Aug. 11, 2024. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Tab Bamford
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Olympics host France fought the United States in a dramatic, close women’s basketball battle worthy of a gold medal, although the Americans prevailed in a 67–66 victory.

The U.S. women’s team had won 60 consecutive games at the Olympics and came into the final with the best offense in the Games, averaging more than 90 points per game. However, France was ready to present a challenge.

Tab Bamford
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Tab Bamford has been writing about sports for two decades. He has worked with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Big Ten Conference, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and been credentialed for all-star events and postseason games in MLB, the NFL, NHL, NBA and NCAA.