France and Norway clashed for the gold medal, while Denmark and Sweden battled for bronze on the final day of the women's handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Find out who came out on top by reading the recaps from the gold and bronze medal matches below.

Gold medal final: Norway vs. France

Norway overcame an electric home crowd to beat France 29-21 in the gold medal match.

The final was fast-paced from the start, with nearly a goal per minute as Norway ended the first half up 15-13.

That lead grew to 27-20 in the second half but defending champions France surged in energy, with France's Orlane Kanor and Tamara Kovacek combining for nine points overall.

As the clock ran down, the Tokyo gold medalists ultimately failed to convert enough attempted shots into goals. wNorwegian goalkeeper Katrine Lunde made 12 saves by the time the final whistle blew.

French fans nonetheless supported their team in winning silver. 

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Reuters contributed to this report.

Bronze medal final: Denmark vs. Sweden

Denmark proved to be too much against Sweden during its 30-25 win to claim the bronze medal. 

The Danish women showed their potent strength in the attack and defense throughout the match. Denmark scored 15 goals in each half, earning a two-goal cushion in the first and a three-goal lead in the second. 

Mie Hojlund led the scoring for Denmark with five goals as the team converted 67% of its shots, while goalkeeper Sandra Toft made sure things were solid in the back, too. She impressively saved 39% of the shots thrown at her. 

Sweden tried to stay within reach throughout the match, but Denmark was more clinical with its attacking opportunities. 

Denmark, who were one of the gold medal favorites heading into the tournament, will still leave Paris with a bronze medal.

MATCH STATS