The USA Women’s basketball team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in a thrilling victory over France, marking the longest winning streak in Olympic history. Their 67-66 win broke the previous record held by the USA Men’s team, which won seven straight from 1936-1968.
In a game that tested the Americans like no other during their 61-game Olympic win streak, A’ja Wilson led a dramatic comeback. Wilson’s performance was stellar, scoring 21 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking four shots. The USA overcame a 10-point deficit in the third quarter, surviving a last-second shot by France’s Gabby Williams. Williams’ shot banked in, but her foot was on the 3-point line, securing the USA’s one-point victory.
Adding to her impressive resume, A’ja Wilson was named the Tournament MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Already a two-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA champion and Finals MVP, and two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, Wilson’s leadership and skill were crucial in the USA’s victory.
“It’s amazing. It truly is a dynasty that we have built here at USAB has been incredible. And I am so proud of the resilience that my team showed. We could have fumbled it many times, but we pulled through. To say I am a two-time gold medalist, I am so blessed.”
– A’Ja Wilson
The crowd inside Bercy Arena was electric, with French fans hoping to see their…
