Last update on. From the section OlympicsThe United States beat Japan savagely to win the seventh consecutive women's basketball gold in Tokyo 2020's final day.Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, both well-known veterans, became the first to win five Olympic basketball titles.This means that the side is unbeaten in 55 Olympic matches. Their last loss was in the semi-final in 1992.Japan wins silver with their best ever finish. France takes bronze.Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury's star player, was dominant during the win 90-75. She scored a game-high 30, with five rebounds and two assists."Seven consecutive games, that's amazing. Griner stated that this just shows what USA basketball is all about.They led 50-39 at half-time, but there was no stopping them. A valiant Japan settled for second place and the best ever Olympic finish.Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird became the first to win five Olympic basketball titles.The Americans' seventh Olympic title was the longest by any team in any Olympic sport. It matches the streak of the US men's basketball team from 1936 to 1968.Gold was also won by the US men's hockey team in Tokyo."What can I say?" After the victory, Taurasi stated that it was 20 years of sacrifice, putting aside all and wanting to win.It's not easy to play on this team with the pressure. But this group found a way win and I'm glad this group got to have fun.Taurasi, 39, has led the Phoenix Mercury in three WNBA championships and Bird, 40 who won four WNBA titles together with the Seattle Storm, won their first gold medals in Athens 2004.Dawn Staley was the national coach and won three gold medals as player.Taurasi indicated that she wasn't ready to leave the Olympic setup, and ended her interview with US outlet NBC by saying, "See You in Paris!"
