Women's basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men's sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn't be the case, Team USA's track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. After their win in the final game at Paris, the US women's basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation, in a display of dominance that rivals that of the American men's team. In the final game against France at 2024's Olympics, A'ja Wilson took the lead, scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks.
Every move mattered, with Team USA winning against France and securing the gold by one point. The gold is particularly meaningful this year, too. How Many Medals Has the US Women's Basketball Team Won? The gold in Paris marks the team's eighth gold medal in a row, and their 10th Olympic medal overall.
The team won gold in 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. They also won silver in 1976 and bronze in 1992. And in 1980, they didn't play due to the US boycott of of the Summer Olympics, which were being hosted by the Soviet Union.
Women's basketball was first added to the Summer Olympics in 1976 . This means that the Paris Olympics marked the 12th appearance of the sport, out of a possible 13. Of the 13 gold medals awarded so far, 10 have gone to the American women, who have been undefeated on the Olympic stage since 1996.
Another fact that emphasizes how dominant Team USA is: only two other women's.