14 awesome photos of the USA women's basketball team celebrating Olympic gold
prince j. grimes
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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Kelsey Plum #5 and Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States celebrate after their victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166337666
Make it eight in a row.
The United States women's national basketball team claimed gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics Sunday, defeating France in dramatic fashion to claim gold for the eighth straight Olympic Games.
Led by A'ja Wilson, who was named tournament MVP after putting up game highs with 21 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, USA edged France by just one point.
Gabby Williams' shot at the buzzer would have tied the game and forced overtime if her foot wasn't over the line. Instead, Team USA came out on top and the celebration followed. These 17 photos perfectly captured the moment.
Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; United States forward A'Ja Wilson (9) celebrates with sports agent Rich Paul after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: OLY-890073 ORIG FILE ID: 20240811_lbm_yz1_169.JPG
Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; United States forward Kahleah Copper (7) poses with Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: OLY-890073 ORIG FILE ID: 20240811_lbm_yz1_170.JPG
Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; United States shooting guard Diana Taurasi (12) celebrates after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: OLY-890073 ORIG FILE ID: 20240811_lbm_no5_177.JPG
Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; United States centre Brittney Griner (15) and guard Chelsea Gray (8) celebrate after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: OLY-890073 ORIG FILE ID: 20240811_lbm_yz1_189.JPG
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Gold medalists Chelsea Gray, A'Ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart of Team United States pose for a photo on the podium during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166341374
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Jackie Young #13, Kahleah Copper #7, and Chelsea Gray #8 of Team United States celebrate after their team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166338627
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Breanna Stewart #10 and Jewell Loyd #4 of Team United States celebrate after their team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166338526
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Sabrina Ionescu #6 of Team United States celebrates after her team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166338433
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Napheesa Collier #11 and Kelsey Plum #5 of Team United States celebrate after their team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166338290
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Assistant coach Kara Lawson of Team United States celebrates after her team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166338172
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Jackie Young #13 of Team United States celebrates with the American flag after her team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166336982
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Jewell Loyd #4 of Team United States hugs Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States after her team's victory against Team France during the Women's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138675 ORIG FILE ID: 2166336459
USA's players celebrate winning the women's Gold Medal basketball match between France and the USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP) (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2165851172
Gold medallists USA celebrate on the podium after the women's Gold Medal basketball match between France and the USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2165853508
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