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Steph Curry’s Iconic Shot Over Victor Wembanyama in Gold Medal Game Goes Viral

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Getty Steph Curry makes a shot over Victor Wembanyama in the gold medal game at the Paris Olympics.

Steph Curry is golden, and his three-pointer over France’s Victor Wembanyama in the gold medal game was an instant classic.

The Golden State Warriors star helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics on August 10, exploding at the end to spark the 98-87 victory. Curry made three three-pointers over the final 2:48 of the game, keeping the host country from getting within striking distance as the American team won their fifth straight gold medal.

Curry also turned in the team’s most viral moment, nailing a three-pointer over the outstretched arms of France’s 7-foot-4 star late in the game.

Steph Curry Finishes Strong for Team USA

Curry had a rocky start to his run at the Paris Olympics but turned in two iconic performances with the gold medal on the line. He scored 36 points in the team’s semifinal win over Serbia, helping Team USA come back from a 17-point deficit to reach Saturday’s gold medal game.

Curry connected on eight three-pointers in the gold medal game, scoring 24 total points including 12 in the final 2:48 of the fourth quarter.

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Team USA star Steph Curry made an iconic shot over France's Victor Wembanyama in the gold medal game at the Paris Olympics.