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U.S. Women Secure Historic Olympic Rugby Sevens Bronze Medal

United States' Ilona Maher goes towards teamed United States' Naya Tapper after the team won the women's bronze medal Rugby Sevens match between the United States and Australia at the 2024 Summer Olym

In a thrilling bronze-medal match at the Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, the U.S. women's rugby sevens team secured their first-ever Olympic medal with a remarkable comeback victory over Australia. Trailing 12-7 with seconds left on the clock, Alex Sedrick made a stunning run from one end of the field to the other, evading two defenders to score the winning try and seal a 14-12 win for the Americans.

The U.S. women's team, making their first appearance in the Olympic semifinals, had suffered a defeat to defending champions New Zealand in the semis. This set up a do-or-die bronze-medal match against Australia, where a victory was essential to secure a spot on the podium.

Following Sedrick's heroics, the American team erupted in celebration, with emotions running high as they realized they had clinched a historic Olympic medal. Tears of joy were shed, and triumphant gestures filled the air as the U.S. players savored their hard-earned victory.

The stadium reverberated with Bruce Springsteen's iconic anthem 'Born in the U.S.A.' as the U.S. women's rugby sevens team basked in the glory of their bronze-medal triumph. The team's resilience and determination had paid off, culminating in a memorable moment that will be etched in Olympic history.

Alex Sedrick scored a winning try in the final seconds against Australia.
U.S. women's rugby sevens team won bronze at the Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France.
The team celebrated their historic victory with tears of joy and triumphant gestures.
They had lost to New Zealand in the semifinals before securing the bronze.
The stadium echoed with 'Born in the U.S.A.' as they celebrated.
The victory marked a significant milestone in the team's sporting journey.
The players' resilience and determination were key to their success.

With this victory, the U.S. women's rugby sevens team etched their names in the annals of Olympic rugby, marking a significant milestone in their sporting journey. The players' grit and tenacity shone through as they overcame the odds to claim a well-deserved bronze medal at the prestigious Olympic Games.

As the final between New Zealand and Canada unfolded, the U.S. women's team eagerly awaited their turn to step onto the podium and receive their hard-earned bronze medals, a testament to their dedication and perseverance throughout the Olympic campaign.

For more updates and coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, visit the AP Summer Olympics hub at apnews.com.

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