The United States finished the Paris Olympics with 126 medals, 40 of which were gold, tying China for the most gold. China won 91 medals in all, cementing its position as the United States’ major competitor in the Summer Games. In contrast, Russia, formerly a powerful powerhouse, sent only 15 athletes and received minimal recognition in the medal tally.
The United States won in swimming and track, with swimmers headed by Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske earning 28 medals, including eight golds. On the track, American athletes won 34 medals, including 14 gold. These two disciplines accounted for nearly half of the US medal collection.
China’s success came primarily from diving, shooting, table tennis, and weightlifting, showing the two countries’ distinct sporting capabilities.
France performed brilliantly, winning 64 medals, 16 of which were gold, with teenage swimmer Léon Marchand standing out with four golds and one bronze. Australia, with a population of just 26 million, was another standout, earning 53 medals, 18 of which were gold, giving it the per capita leader in medal triumphs.
India finished in the 71st spot with 6 medals, including five bronze and a silver
