Olympics-Soccer-Swanson strike hands US women gold with win over Brazil

Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Women's Gold Medal Match - Brazil vs United States - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. United States coach Emma Hayes, Crystal Dunn of the United States, Sophia Smith of the United States, Emily Sonnett of the United States and teammates celebrate winning gold after the match. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) -The United States claimed a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer after Mallory Swanson earned them a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final at Parc des Princes on Saturday.

Following a goalless first half, Swanson broke the deadlock 12 minutes after the break to earn the U.S. their first Olympic title since London 2012 after a perfect run in the tournament.