Mallory Swanson scores the 2024 Olympic final gamewinner. (AFP Photo)

Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Olympic women’s soccer final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson — on her 100th cap — ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

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