Olympics: France beats Serbia to claim women’s basketball bronze

Forward Gabby Williams drilled 17 points with four assists as France swept past Serbia 91-76 to the women’s Olympic basketball bronze medal on Saturday.

The 2012 runner-ups took a narrow 43-40 lead into half-time off the back of a three-pointer from Marine Fauthoux before pulling clear.

They stretched out a double-digit advantage heading into the final quarter and there was no way back for the European champions.

Victory was revenge for France, who were beaten 70-63 at the same stage in Rio five years ago to be denied a podium place.

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Endene Miyem added 16 points for France while Yvonne Anderson hit a game-best 24 points with five assists for the Serbs.

Six-time defending champions the United States face hosts Japan for the gold medal on Sunday.

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