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Steph Curry Hailed as Olympic Legend By Fans for Heroics in USA's Gold Medal Win

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The United States men's basketball team captured a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday with a 98-87 win over Victor Wembanyama and France in Paris.

The star of the day was guard Steph Curry, who put together a second straight sensational performance. Curry led all scorers with 24 points, all of which came from beyond the arc.

Fans, media and fellow NBA players took to social media to praise his performance and declare him an instant Olympic legend.

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