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Women's basketball team dominates France, wins 5th straight Olympic gold

The U.S. women's basketball team -- which includes three Lynx stars -- rolled over France 86-50 for the Olympic gold medal Saturday. With its latest triumph, the team has won 41 consecutive games and five straight gold medals since taking the bronze medal in 1992.
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The U.S. women's basketball team -- which includes three Lynx stars -- rolled over France 86-50 for the Olympic gold medal Saturday. With its latest triumph, the team has won 41 consecutive games and five straight gold medals since taking the bronze medal in 1992.

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