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 

4 minutes ago, copravolley said:

I wonder if anyone is able to compete equally in diving with China? Maybe they should try to change the rules to make the competition more equal? Competing only for 3rd place in individual starts is a bit boring, and there are a lot of such competitions there. Table tennis is not that big of a problem, because there are only 5 events, I think.

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

6 minutes ago, ChandlerMne said:

I am neutral here but USA needs to change something.

Only time, AFAIK, when China topped the medal table was in 2008.

In Rio USA had 40 + golds, China less than 30.

In Tokyo China was down by 1.

Now, USA will 99% lose this battle.

System in USA is obviously fragile in all sports.

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

12 hours ago, Sub13 said:

USA is the obvious choice. Australia has 1 very strong chance left (Kaylee 200 back), 1 solid chance (McEvoy 50 free), 1 toss up (Kaylee 200IM) and a few outside chances (Mixed medley, Titmus 800, Temple??).

 

USA has probably 8 solid chances left with 3 of them being heavy favourites. 
 

So while Australia is possible it will basically take a miracle. We need to convert every single chance and hope USA gets upset in a heavy favourite 

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.