The US has the final Olympic medal tally
U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Wins Gold Medal at the Games of September 14. The Game Decees With France 98-87
The U.S. men’s basketball team won its fifth-straight Olympic gold medal by defeating France 98-87. The men won the gold medal at the Paris Games.
When she won the gold medal in the competitive game for the first time since being freed in a prisoner swap with Russia,Brittney was so happy that her emotions were all over the place.
A key scorer for the U.S team in the playoffs, Young walked out in the fourth quarter. But not before the U.S. rallied with key three-pointers and free throws by Kelsey Plum.
Cheryl Reeve, U.S. women’s basketball coach, said that it was hard for them to get to their identity of playing and scoring. “We were the two best defensive teams in the tournament, and we both showed that. It was ugly, but it was ugly for a reason. We made it difficult for each other.
The first half of the game was incredibly disjointed, with the U.S. seeming unable to find any offensive rhythm against a very physical French defense. The U.S. fired back and tied the game at 25-25 before the half, after France took a 25-23 lead.
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“It was a little bit ugly. Breanna Stewart told reporters after the game that they just wanted to come out on top, regardless of whether it was good or ugly.
The fight for national bragging rights over gold medals — considered by many countries to be the most coveted prize — came down to the wire and in the end China and the U.S. tied with forty apiece.
Russia was almost invisible in Paris, fielding just a few athletes and barely showing up in the total medal count.
Australia is another country that punched above its weight. With a relatively tiny population, just 26 million people, the Aussies racked up 53 medals, eighteen of them gold.
“Their performances are a reminder of how far we’ve come and the boundless potential that still lies ahead,” she said. “We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements and the example they set for future generations of athletes.”
The athletes’ achievements are a testament to Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded school programs, Sarah Hirshland, CEO of Olympic & Paralympian said this week.
Swimmer Torri Huske took home five medals, the most of any Team USA athlete. Swimmers and gymnasts won four medals each.
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There was controversy over the participation of women boxers and the dropping of a commentator for his sexist remarks about women swimmers in the first days of the Games.
While Olympic organizers claim they achieved full gender equality in Paris, athletes and researchers say there’s still more that can be done to improve the lives of women.
Olivia Reeves won the first U.S. gold medal in weightlifting since 2000, while Evy Leibfarth won the country’s first medal in canoe slalom since 2004. There are two American cyclists who became successful in the Olympics, one of which was the most decorated US cyclist of all time.
Rugby and TikTok star Ilona Maher put her sport on the radar of many people, including American businesswoman, who announced a $4 million donation to the U.S. Women’s Rugby Sevens team after their Olympic victory.
The women’s water polo team lost in its attempt to win a fourth consecutive gold medal, but it still received attention because of its multi-year sponsorship deal from the rapper and TV personality Flavor Flav.
Biles won four medals in Paris, bringing her total to 11 and becoming the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. She helped lead Team USA to gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics final.
The decision to return the bronze medal of gymnast Jordan Chiles from the floor exercise final is under appeal by the US.
