Top Moments from the Paris Olympics: Highlights of August 11

Sunday was the last day of competition and the Closing Ceremony.

Author: Associated Press, Anne Stegen, NBC News

Published: 12:55 PM PDT August 11, 2024

Updated: 1:08 PM PDT August 11, 2024

PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics drew to a close on Sunday. Team sports held gold medal matches, the Olympic Village emptied out, and athletes showed off their hardware.

Here’s everything you need to know from the Olympics Day 16:

Basketball

Women are golden

Team USA women’s basketball secured gold by the thinnest of margins. A’ja Wilson delivered a crucial double-double, and Gabby Williams had her foot on the line for the would-be game-tying shot.

Men’s best dunks

Team USA won an unforgettable game featuring the world’s best basketball athletes. The spectacular dunks of the 2024 Paris Olympics are still the talk of the town.

Women’s gymnastics

The latest on the floor final

Mike Tirico provides insight on the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling regarding Jordan Chiles’ score in the floor final due to an inquiry technicality. U.S. Olympic officials plan to appeal the ruling.

Men’s water polo

Team USA’s bronze medal match ended in a dramatic penalty shootout. This marks the first men’s water polo medal for the U.S. in 16 years.

Track & Field

Women’s marathon

Sifan Hassan set an Olympic record in the women’s marathon, winning her third medal of the Paris Games. She also secured bronze in both the 5000m and 10,000m events.