The US women’s basketball team just clinched the final gold of the Paris Olympics, scraping past France with a 67-66 win this Sunday. Their victory brought the US gold tally to a solid 40, tying with China.
But here’s the kicker: the US topped the charts not only with golds but also silver medals, bagging 44 against China’s 27. Overall, the US racked up 126 medals, outpacing China’s 91.
The U.S. came out on top with the most medals while tying with China for the most golds at the Paris Olympics 🥇 pic.twitter.com/sw6AGXE0LR
— ESPN (@espn) August 11, 2024
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Meanwhile, Brazil finished 20th in the medal standings. The team went home with 3 golds, 7 silvers, and 10 bronzes. It’s a mixed bag of results—some highs, plenty of room for improvement.
The end of the Paris Games proves the intense rivalry between the US and China while giving other countries plenty to think about. For teams aiming higher in future Olympics, now’s the time to buckle down and figure out what’s next.
