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Paris Olympics August 11 highlights: Sunday's best moments

Sunday was the last day of competition and the Closing Ceremony.
Credit: AP Photo/Michael Conroy
LeBron James holds his gold medal during a women's gold medal basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France.

PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics drew to a close on Sunday. Team sports held gold medal matches, the Olympic Village emptied out and athletes showed off their hardware.

Here's everything you need to know from the Olympics Day 16:

Basketball

Women are golden

Team USA women's basketball secured gold by the thinnest of margins. A'ja Wilson delivered a big double-double and Gabby Williams had her foot on the line for the would-be game-tying bucket.

Men's best dunks

Team USA won an unforgettable game with the world's best basketball athletes. We're still talking about the best dunks of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Closing Ceremony

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead were the flag bearers for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

At the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the otherworldly Golden Voyager is on a quest through a dystopian future. He encounters Nike, the goddess of victory, as the Olympic spirit is awakened.

Women's gymnastics

The latest on the floor final

Mike Tirico breaks down the Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling on Jordan Chiles' score in the floor final due to an inquiry technicality. U.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal the ruling.

Men's water polo

The bronze medal match came down to a penalty shootout for Team USA. It was the first medal in men's water polo for Team USA in 16 years.

Track & Field

Women's marathon

Sifan Hassan won the Paris Olympic women's marathon in Olympic record time to win her third medal of the Paris Games after claiming bronze in the 5000m and 10,000m.

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