The U.S. women’s basketball team routed France 86-50 in the final Saturday, Aug. 11, winning their fifth straight Olympic gold medal.
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1 of 9United States' Angel McCoughtry jumps on the back of United States coach Geno Auriemma following their win over France in the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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2 of 9United States' Maya Moore, right, dives for a loose ball as France's Beikes (6) follows during a women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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3 of 9United States' Tamika Catchings, top, and France's Emmeline Ndongue battle for a rebound during the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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4 of 9United States' Maya Moore reacts after being fouled in the second half against France during the Women's Basketball Gold Medal game on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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5 of 9United States' Lindsay Whalen passes the ball in the thrid quarter while taking on France during the Women's Basketball Gold Medal game on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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6 of 9Fans attend a women's gold medal basketball game between the United States and France at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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7 of 9Seimone Augustus, center, and Angel McCaughtry, left, of United States celebrate after defeating France 86-50 to win the gold medal during the Women's Basketball Gold Medal game on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
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8 of 9United States' players, including Linsday Whalen (4), Seimone Augustus (5) and Maya Moore (top left) celebrate after defeating France in the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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9 of 9USA's Maya Moore, left, celebrates with teammates after they received their gold medals after defeating France in a women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
