Victor Wembanyama will win a medal – the question is whether it will be gold or silver
Victor Wembanyama (32) of France celebrates a basket against Germany during a men’s basketball semifinal game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Blood stained the neckline of Victor Wembanyamaafter France secured a place in the gold medal match Olympic Games in Paris, thanks to a fresh cut on the left side of his neck. He sweated profusely during the game and had to hold back tears when it was all over.
Blood, sweat and tears. How fitting.
“In our national anthem, we talk about blood,” Wembanyama said. “We are ready to shed blood on the pitch, so it’s no big deal. If it enables us to win gold, I’ll offer it. Take it all.”
Wembanyama – NBA Rookie of the Year, No. 1 draft pick and already an international phenomenon – has a new distinction. He has won an Olympic medal. The only question is whether it will be gold or silver. That will be decided on Saturday night in the final game of the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Games.
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