Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

The United States and China both secured the same number of gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart
Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

The Paris Olympics 2024 wrapped up after 16 exciting days of competition, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and memorable moments.

Athletes from around the world delivered stunning performances, making this year’s Games a true celebration of global sports talent.

Here’s a look at the top five countries that led the gold medal chart:

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

United States:

The United States emerged as the leader in gold medals, securing a total of 40. American athletes excelled in a diverse range of sports, including a standout performance in swimming with 8 golds, and a strong showing in athletics with 14 golds.

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

They also achieved notable victories in basketball, with 2 golds, and gymnastics, with 3 golds.

Additional gold medals were won in cycling (road and track), fencing, football, golf, rowing, shooting, surfing, and weightlifting.

China:

China also achieved a total of 40 gold medals, matching the US in gold count. Chinese athletes demonstrated their dominance particularly in diving, where they secured 8 golds, and in table tennis with 5 golds. They also excelled in shooting with 5 golds and weightlifting with 5 golds.

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

China’s successes were spread across various sports including artistic swimming, badminton, boxing, canoe sprint, and BMX freestyle, showcasing their extensive athletic prowess.

Japan:

Japan finished third with 20 gold medals, marking a strong performance particularly in wrestling, where they won 8 golds. The Japanese team also shined in judo with 3 golds and in artistic gymnastics with 3 golds.

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

Their achievements were further complemented by successes in breaking, fencing, and skateboarding, reflecting Japan’s broad athletic talent.

Australia:

Australia achieved 18 gold medals, with significant contributions from their athletes in swimming, where they won 7 golds, and canoe slalom with 3 golds.

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

Australia's success also extended to BMX racing, cycling (road and track), sailing, and tennis.

France:

As the host nation, France delivered a commendable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a total of 16 gold medals.

French athletes excelled in a variety of sports, with notable achievements in swimming, where they won 4 golds. The country also saw significant success in judo, with 2 gold medals.

Paris Olympics 2024: These five nations topped the gold medal chart

France's performance extended to cycling, with golds in BMX racing, mountain biking, and track cycling. Additional victories included canoe slalom, rugby sevens, surfing, taekwondo, triathlon, and volleyball.

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