The artifact, from the first Games held in the United States, reaped the third ... for another reason: it kicked off the tradition of awarding gold medals to the top finisher in each event.

US women shut out of medals in final race at world championships, but still have best showing in four decades.

Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived a last-second shot by former UConn standout Gabby Williams that was just inside the 3-point line to hold off France ... that both gold medal games ...