Fan interferes in France vs Germany

A fan entered the court during the women’s basketball quarter-final match between France and Germany on Wednesday.

The unidentified fan ran toward center court with 6.9 seconds left on the clock.

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He remained on the court for a couple of seconds until he was removed by security.

It was the first such incident in men’s and women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics.

France won the close match 84-71.

Marine Johannes recorded the most points (24), while Gabby Williams added 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

France will face Belgium, who defeated Spain in the semi-final earlier that day.

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