The United States women's team is from another world.After giving Japan work in the gold matchup, the women took home gold. The taller, stronger and more athletic American roster was able to match the smaller Japanese team.AdvertisementBrittney Griner scored 30 points, which is the highest number in a gold-medal game in women's Olympic history. Aja Wilson added 19 points to account for more than half the Americans points total in their victory 90-75.This win is the US women's squad's 55th consecutive victory and marks the 7th straight gold medal for this organization. This streak of gold medals matches the record of men from 1936-1968, which is the longest streak of gold medals in team sports history. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi both won their fifth gold medals. They are the first players to win five Olympic gold medals, whether they be basketball or volleyball. This accomplishment adds to their already impressive resumes of athletes.These women should celebrate this time of year.G/O Media may be eligible for a commission. Big Spoon CBD Oil Sleep Oil - Vanilla Cream. Get the best sleep of your livesGet a boost of 5-HTP, Chamomile and GABA, LTheanine, Lemon balm, and Valerian Root for just $41 at Sunday Scaries. Use the promo code CBDDAYThe women's team, unlike the men, gave us an eerie feeling of calm as we watched their games during the Olympic run. We knew that no other team had a chance. The USA women's team won every game during the Olympics. They beat all other teams by 20 points on average in knockout rounds.AdvertisementThe US women showed that the rest the world has some way to go before they catch up to America in women's hoops. It is obvious that the gap between the top women in America and those in other countries is widening. The gap is not even narrowed by changes to FIBA rules, or increased camaraderie among international teams. Women are far too dominant.While the gap is closing, it doesn't look like the rest of the world will be able to catch up with the US Women anytime soon.
