2024 Paris Olympics Medal Count
The United States and China tied for the most gold medals at the Paris Olympics, each winning 40 golds. America pulled into a tie with victory in the women's basketball event. The U.S. still came out with the most overall medals at 126. Various countries saw unexpected success with Israel, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova producing more medalists than usual.
Key Points
- United States and China each won 40 gold medals, resulting in a tie for the most golds
- U.S. women's basketball victory secured the tie for the United States
- United States still had the most overall medals at 126
- Numerous countries experienced unexpected success at the Olympics
Pros
- Exciting competition between the United States and China
- Historic tie for the most gold medals
- Unexpected success for countries like Israel, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova
Cons
- Pressure on athletes due to the close medal count
- Possibly disappointing performances for some U.S. swimmers