French 3X3 basketball, Olympic vice-champion, beaten at the last second
Until the end of the suspense. The French 3X3 basketball players had an exceptional tournament, winning a historic silver medal. After eliminating the Olympic champions in the semi-final, the Blues failed in overtime against the Netherlands (17-18). Cruel.
Exciting matches, enterprising players, a collective and success... Quite the opposite of our Blues from 5X5 basketball, Currently. The French 3X3 basketball team will have made us dream throughout their journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In the fabulous setting of Place de la Concorde, this Monday evening, a magnificent new page in their shared history was written. Pushed by a burning audience, they beat the Latvians, reigning Olympic champions. On a decisive free throw. At 22:30 p.m., they are in the final against the formidable Dutch. A close match, crazy intensity and a narrow defeat. Our Blues won silver after a stifling final.
A decisive 2-point shot from the Netherlands in the last second, and the dream is gone. It's sports. Thank you for the emotions: Lucas Dussoulier, Jules Rambaut, Franck Seguela, Timothé Vergiat, you have entered the hearts of the French!
