Olympic medal count today: What is the medal count at 2024 Paris Games on Sunday?
As of Sunday, August 11, 2024, the medal standings at the Paris Olympics highlight a close competition among the leading nations. The United States and China are locked in a tight race at the top of the medal table. Both countries have secured an impressive 40 gold medals each, but the U.S. leads in the overall medal count with 126 total medals, compared to China’s 91. This has kept Team USA slightly ahead, emphasizing their consistent performance across various sports.
Japan has maintained a solid third place with 20 gold medals and a total of 45 medals. Australia follows closely with 18 golds and a total of 53 medals, showcasing their strength in swimming and other sports. Host nation France has also had a successful run, currently ranked fifth with 16 gold medals and 64 overall, buoyed by strong performances in judo and fencing.
Great Britain, despite being sixth in gold medals, ranks higher in total medals with 65, thanks to a significant number of silver and bronze finishes. Other nations like South Korea, Italy, and Germany are also in the top 10, reflecting a diverse spread of medal wins across continents.
With only a few events left on the final day of the Olympics, including the women’s basketball final between the U.S. and France, the competition for the top spots remains fierce. The closing day promises to add a few more twists to this exciting Olympic medal race (AS USA) (Wikipedia).
