The U.S. women's basketball team has secured their remarkable 8th consecutive Olympic gold medal by narrowly defeating host nation France by a single point in a thrilling final match. The final score stood at 67 to 66, as the American team, led by A'ja Wilson's impressive 21-point performance, managed to hold off a last-second attempt by France's Gabby Williams just inside the 3-point line.

Throughout this extraordinary winning streak spanning 61 consecutive victories, no other team had been able to challenge the U.S. women as closely as France did in this unforgettable final. The last time the U.S. won a gold medal by such a small margin was back in 1988 when they bested Yugoslavia by seven points. The only other instance where they were kept to single digits in a gold medal game was against South Korea in the 1984 Games.

Reflecting on the team's achievement, Wilson expressed her pride in the team's resilience, emphasizing the dynasty that has been built over the years by USAB. The victory not only cemented the U.S. women's legacy of 61 consecutive Olympic wins but also set them apart from the U.S. men's program, who won seven in a row from 1936 to 1968.

Notably, this historic win came just a day after the U.S. men's team also emerged victorious against France in their respective title match, marking the first time in Olympic history where both gold medal games featured the same two teams. The electrifying finale saw France's last-minute shot fall just short of the mark, bringing the American players to a jubilant celebration with prominent figures such as LeBron James and Sue Bird among others in attendance.

As social media erupted with commentary on the game, fans lauded the intense competition and the spectacular nature of the back-to-back gold medal performances by both the U.S. men's and women's teams. While some critiques were raised regarding the officiating and gameplay, the consensus remained on the extraordinary success and dominance displayed by the U.S. women's basketball team, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the sport.