2024 Paris Olympic Games: Medal Count and Highlights

The race for Olympic glory is heating up as the world’s greatest athletes compete for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Spectators at home are eagerly watching to see which country will come out on top in the medal count.

By Wednesday, the U.S., Japan, and China, along with the host country, France, were leading the pack in the medal tally. Simone Biles made history as the most decorated Olympic gymnast, earning a gold medal with the women’s gymnastics team and aiming for more success in the individual competition.

Team USA had a historic moment in women’s rugby sevens, securing their first-ever medal in the bronze medal game against Australia. The U.S. has the largest delegation with 594 athletes, closely followed by France with 571 athletes. China currently leads with nine gold medals, while Japan and France are tied for second with eight each.

French Olympians have excelled in a variety of sports, earning medals in eight different genres by the end of Tuesday. The U.S. started strong in swimming, with 11 early medals coming from aquatic competitions.

As the games continue, the U.S. is hoping to repeat its success from the 2020 Tokyo Games, where it won a staggering 113 medals, the most of any country. Russia, a traditional powerhouse in the Olympics, is absent this year due to sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Competitors from Russia and Belarus are only allowed to participate as “Individual Neutral Athletes,” and their medals will not be counted for their nations.

The competition is fierce, and the world is watching as athletes from around the globe strive for Olympic glory in Paris. Stay tuned for more updates on the medal count and the standout performances at the 2024 Olympics.