PARIS, France — The U.S. women's basketball team was sorely tested, but A'ja Wilson delivered a big double-double, and France's Gabby Williams had her foot on the line for the would-be game-tying bucket as Team USA held on for another gold medal.
The U.S. women's basketball team had never been challenged during its 32-year run in the Olympics like the Americans were Sunday by France. They met the moment and made history, winning an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
It was the closest — and maybe sweetest win — of any during the streak.
It came down to the final seconds of the game.
The Americans were up 67-64 with 3.8 seconds left after Kahleah Copper hit two free throws. France's Marine Johannes brought the ball up the court and passed it to Williams, who caught the ball and banked in a shot over the outstretched arms of Breanna Stewart at the buzzer -- but it was just inside the 3-point line, failing to tie the game to send it into overtime. The U.S. won by one point: 67-66.
Watch the nail-biting finish below:
The eight straight golds broke a tie with the American men’s program that won seven in a row from 1936-68. The women’s victory came less than 24 hours after the U.S. men’s team also beat France in the basketball title game.
This was the first time in Olympic history that both gold medal basketball games featured teams from the same two countries.
Unlike the men's game, this one came down to the final second and one last shot.
Material from the Associated Press contributed to this story.