The United States dominated the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with 126 medals, including forty gold, tying with China in gold medals but surpassing in overall count. France and Australia also performed exceptionally well, with standout athletes and impressive medal counts. Refugee athletes were represented by the International Olympic Committee team, with a boxer from Cameroon winning a bronze medal.
Key Points
United States tops the medal count with 126 total medals, including forty gold
China ties with the U.S. in gold medals but falls behind in overall count
France and Australia also excel in medal counts
Refugee athletes represented by the International Olympic Committee
Pros
United States leading in overall medal count
Impressive performances from individual athletes like Katie Ledecky and Léon Marchand
Highlighting the success of refugee athletes
Cons
Russia's decline in performance at the Olympics
Disproportionate medal distribution across different sports