As of 1 pm on Monday, August 5, the 2024 Olympic Games have seen China take the lead in the medals tally. The People’s Republic of China has accumulated a total of 50 medals, including 21 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze.
Trailing closely is the United States, which leads in the total medal count with 72. However, the U.S. has secured 19 golds, 27 silvers, and 26 bronzes.
France, the host nation, is performing strongly, holding the third position with 44 medals. The French team has won 12 gold, 14 silver, and 18 bronze medals, showcasing a competitive presence across various sports.
Australia and the Republic of Korea are in fourth and fifth places respectively. Australia has earned 12 gold medals, matching France’s count, while Korea has garnered 11 golds.
Top 10 Medal Tally:
- People’s Republic of China: 21 Gold, 17 Silver, 12 Bronze, Total 50
- United States of America: 19 Gold, 27 Silver, 26 Bronze, Total 72
- France: 12 Gold, 14 Silver, 18 Bronze, Total 44
- Australia: 12 Gold, 11 Silver, 8 Bronze, Total 31
- Republic of Korea: 11 Gold, 8 Silver, 7 Bronze, Total 26
- Great Britain: 10 Gold, 12 Silver, 16 Bronze, Total 38
- Japan: 9 Gold, 5 Silver, 11 Bronze, Total 25
- Italy: 8 Gold, 10 Silver, 6 Bronze, Total 24
- Netherlands: 6 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze, Total 15
- Germany: 6 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze, Total 13
Other notable performances include Great Britain in sixth place with 38 total medals and Japan in seventh with 25. Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany complete the top ten, reflecting the broad global participation in the Olympic Games.
The detailed rankings, reflecting a global competition spirit, highlight the diverse achievements of participating nations at this year’s Olympics.