America’s basketball team clinched gold in both the male and female events in Rio 2016.

The female team trashed Spain 101-72, while the male team outclassed Serbia 96-66. Serbia beat France 70-63 to claim bronze in the female event, as Spain beat Australia 89-88.

Team USA topped the final medal standing with 46 gold, 37 silver and 38 bronze. The Great Britain surprised many, themselves inclusive as they came second beating China to third.

Nigeria came a distant 78th with its bronze medal in the men’s football event.

Medal standings for top ten teams

	Country
	1 United States		46		37		38		121
	2 Great Britain		27		23		17		67
	3 China		26		18		26		70
	4 Russia		19		18		19		56
	5 Germany		17		10		15		42
	6 Japan		12		8		21		41
	7 France		10		18		14		42
	8 South Korea		9		3		9		21
	9 Italy		8		12		8		28
	10 Australia		8		11		10		29

Oludolapo Adelana

Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.