The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.
as their women's basketball team earned a thrilling victory over hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.
But with the American team having won 44 silvers to China's 27 – they have also won 126 medals overall to China's 91 – they top the medal table for the fourth time in a row.that was won by the star-studded US at France's expense, Team USA trailed 53-51 with five minutes to play.LeBron James, the NBA superstar and men's gold medallist for the US, was courtside, while French President Emmanuel Macron was in the stands in support of the hosts.
US legend Scottie Pippen, World Cup-winning footballer Megan Rapinoe and three of the daughters of the late, great Kobe Bryant were also courtside. Each of their point-scoring shots resulted in huge roars, while boos greeted the American free throws.
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