The United States and the host country France are both poised to compete for gold medals in basketball as the Paris Games approach their conclusion. The U.S. women’s basketball team will face France on Sunday, just a day after the men’s teams went head-to-head.
The American women’s team is aiming to make history by capturing their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, which would surpass the men’s program’s streak of seven victories achieved from 1936 to 1968. This game also represents a chance for the U.S. to secure their tenth gold since the women’s competition began in 1976. This matchup is a rematch of the 2012 London final where France was defeated.
On the men’s side, Steph Curry guided the U.S. to gold on Saturday, leading them to triumph over France for the second consecutive Olympics. The United States men’s basketball team has now earned five straight gold medals from 2008 to 2024, securing victory in eight of the last nine Olympic appearances.
The women’s basketball gold medal game will take place on Sunday, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT. Viewers can watch the game live on NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
For those interested in the event details: Team USA will compete against France for the gold on Sunday, with the tip-off set for 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The game will also be broadcast live on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.
The U.S. women’s basketball team has achieved an impressive streak of seven consecutive Olympic gold medals and is seeking to extend this record on Sunday. Additionally, France’s roster includes four players with WNBA backgrounds: Valériane Ayayim, Marine Johannès, Iliana Rupert, and Gabby Williams. Notably, Williams was a standout in the semifinals against Belgium, scoring 18 points, while Ayayim and Rupert also contributed significantly.
Overall, Team USA has dominated women’s basketball, winning nine out of the twelve gold medals awarded since the event’s introduction at the 1976 Games. As they head into the gold medal match, the women’s team boasts a remarkable 60-game winning streak in Olympic competition, with their last loss occurring in the 1992 semifinals.
Diana Taurasi, entering the gold medal game, has the opportunity to become the most decorated basketball player in Olympic history. She is currently tied with former teammate Sue Bird, both having secured five gold medals.