It is called the greatest dynasty in basketball for a reason.

The USA Women’s National Basketball survived a major fightback by hosts France, outlasting them 67-66, to clinch the Olympics Women’s Basketball gold medal and their 8th straight in the tournament overall. 

Gabby Williams had a shot to send the game into overtime after Team USA took a 3-point lead with 4 seconds to go. Williams actually made the last-second shot however she was inside the three-point line, as the basket counted for just two points. 

Williams led France with 19 points and 7 rebounds, as the hosts made history by making the Women’s final on their home floor. Both the French Men’s and Women’s teams made the Basketball final, both bowing out against Team USA.  

A’Ja Wilson saved her best for last for Team USA, working out 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Wilson was named MVP of the FIBA Olympic Women’s Basketball tournament for her splendid play all tournament long in the process. Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper added 12 points each for the Americans in the title-clinching moment. 

France played well in the game, even erecting a 10-point lead in the 3rd quarter. However, Team USA’s overall dominance eventually took back the lead en route to the gold medal. 

According to FIBA, Team USA has won their 10th Women’s tournament at the Olympics and won their 8th final in a row, a run that started in 1996. They have extended their current winning streak to 61 games in the competition.