MedalChampion

It's over! The USA finishes first in the medal table! What a comeback again by the United States to surpass China!

Kennedy Blades looses in wrestling ! looking bad for the US

Here we are, China now at 40 gold medals.

USA losing first set against Italy in volley

Japan overtakes Australia

Day 15 Update Right now, at the end of Day 15, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 39 gold medals (+1 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 38 gold medals (+2 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 16 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) Everything will be decided on the last day.

McEwen wins silver in the high jump... Will the USA regret it, as he could have shared the gold?

extremely close win for the US in women's 100m hurdles

We could limit the maximum number of athletes per nation (for example, 6 as in weightlifting).

I don't think the US system is fragile. It's more that the United States is facing increased competition in their traditional sports (Australia in swimming, Canada in athletics, etc.). Meanwhile, China continues to dominate in its preferred sports (diving, table tennis, etc.).

37 gold medals for China ! is it over now ?

Day 14 Update Right now, at the end of Day 14, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 33 gold medals (+2 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 33 gold medals (-3 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 14 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 41 gold medals China - 35 gold medals France - 17 gold medals

Day 13 Update Right now, at the end of Day 13, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 30 gold medals (+1 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 29 gold medals (-5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 14 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 40 gold medals China - 33 gold medals France - 17 gold medals

Day 12 Update Right now, at the end of Day 12, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 27 gold medals (+2 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 25 gold medals (-7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 13 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 41 gold medals China - 31 gold medals France - 17 gold medals

Day 11 Update Right now, at the end of Day 11, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 24 gold medals (= compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 22 gold medals (-10 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 13 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 39 gold medals China - 28 gold medals France - 17 gold medals

Day 10 Update Right now, at the end of Day 10, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 21 gold medals (-1 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 21 gold medals (-8 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 13 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 38 gold medals China - 30 gold medals France - 17 gold medals

Day 9 Update Right now, at the end of Day 9, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 19 gold medals (-1 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 19 gold medals (-5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 12 gold medals (+7 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 38 gold medals China - 33 gold medals France - 17 gold medals Almost certain that the USA will finish first now. France will probably not reach 20 gold medals.

So, there is still one last race for Australia to finish first in the rankings.

4 events left in swimming tomorrow: - Women's 50 metre freestyle (favorite Sarah Sjöström) - Women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay (favorite Australia) - Men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay (favorite France) - Men's 1500 metre freestyle (favorite Daniel Wiffen) As Australia is still leading the rankings with 7 gold medals, it can be assumed that for the first time since 1956, Australia will finish at the top of the swimming rankings (and for the first time on foreign soil). Well done !

Day 8 Update Right now, at the end of Day 8, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 14 gold medals (-2 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 16 gold medals (-5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 12 gold medals (+8 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 37 gold medals China - 33 gold medals France - 18 gold medals Insane day for the US with 5 gold medals (18 overall) !

Day 7 Update Right now, at the end of Day 7, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 9 gold medals (-5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 13 gold medals (-6 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 11 gold medals (+8 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 34 gold medals China - 32 gold medals France - 18 gold medals

The United States needs 3 more gold medals to catch up with Australia and take the lead, and there are 10 events left. In these 10 events at the last Games, the USA won 4 and Australia won 2. So, it's still possible for the USA to finish first, but it's going to be very tough.

What happened ?

With 3 days left in swimming, who will finish first in terms of gold medals, the USA or Australia ?

Day 6 Update Right now, at the end of Day 6, we have the following gold medals for the USA, China, and France: 9 gold medals (-5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 11 gold medals (-4 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) 8 gold medals (+5 compared to the same period at the 2020 Games) This would imply the following total at the end of the 2024 Games: USA - 34 gold medals China - 34 gold medals France - 15 gold medals The United States made a remarkable comeback today with 4 gold medals, moving up from 7th to 2nd place.