The U.S. women's basketball team made history on Sunday as they clinched their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in a thrilling final against France. Despite facing strong opposition from the tenacious French team and a fervent home crowd at Bercy Arena in Paris, the American team emerged victorious with a narrow 67-66 scoreline.

This win marks a monumental achievement for the U.S. women's basketball program, making them the first team in Olympic history to secure eight consecutive gold medals. Their dominance in the Summer Games is remarkable, having not suffered a defeat since 1992 and winning 61 games in a row.

The championship game against France proved to be a test of resilience for the American team. The first half was characterized by a disjointed offense as the U.S. struggled to find their rhythm against the physical French defense. Although France briefly took the lead right before halftime with a score of 25-23, the U.S. managed to tie the game 25-25 at the buzzer.

The second half witnessed a slow start for the U.S. team, going over three minutes without scoring a single point and falling behind by as much as ten points. However, the team staged a remarkable comeback, led by Kelsey Plum's crucial three-pointers and free throws. The intensity of the game reached its peak when France's Gabby Williams sank a long-range jumper at the buzzer, but the shot was ruled a two-pointer, securing a one-point victory for the U.S.

France put up a commendable fight throughout the game and demonstrated their strength as a basketball nation. This was their first appearance in the Olympic gold medal basketball game since 2012 when they were defeated by the U.S. by a significant margin of 36 points. With this loss, France takes home the silver medal, while Australia secured the bronze by defeating Belgium in the third-place game.

The U.S. basketball teams had an extraordinary weekend in Paris, as the men's team also emerged victorious against France, winning their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a score of 98-87. The men's team had a perfect record of 6-0 in the Paris Games to seize the gold.

The U.S. women's and men's basketball teams have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the Paris Olympics, showcasing their unwavering dominance in the sport and solidifying their status as basketball powerhouses.