he streak continues! Despite a fierce challenge from France’s Gabby Williams, Team USA emerged victorious in a nail-biting showdown at the Paris Olympics, securing their eighth consecutive gold medal in women’s basketball.
In a game that tested their resolve, the U.S. team came together with contributions from debutants Kahleah Copper and Jackie Young, as well as veterans like A’ja Wilson, to maintain their decades-long dominance.
Team USA preserve their legacy with another gold medal
This victory was more than just a win-it was a testament to the enduring strength of Team USA’s basketball dynasty.
After a game filled with intense competition and pure basketball passion, the global basketball community came out to celebrate their achievement. Gabrielle Union, wife of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, shared her excitement.
“OMGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!! This game!!!!! Congratulations USA Women’s team and big ups to France. WOW WOW WOW!! I love this game!” she declared.
The win sparked a wave of reactions across social media. College basketball star Paige Bueckers tweeted out her congratulations.
“Golden again @usabasketball,” while Angel Reese, who was controversially left out of Team USA discussions, added,” A WIN IS A WIN. CONGRATS LADIES!!! @usabasketball.”
he United States women’s basketball team rallied and survived a ferocious France on Sunday to claim another Olympic gold — its eighth in a row, and its 61st consecutive victory at the Olympic Games. The gold medal served as the perfect sendoff for 42-year-old guard Diana Taurasi, who captured her sixth gold in as many Olympics and will soon hand off the torch to a new generation.
As of now, it seems that the next US standard-bearers at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games on home soil will be current WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who will each have much more experience under their belts by the time the Los Angeles Games roll around four years from now. However, despite the excitement over what is to come, Reese is taking a page out of Taurasi’s book and focusing on the moment, here, in 2024.
