Medal Standings Update for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
As Team USA ambitiously pursues gold, the medal count for the 2024 Paris Olympics is experiencing a noteworthy surge. On Thursday, Simone Biles claimed a gold medal, while Suni Lee secured a bronze, enhancing the United States’ tally. As you track the evolving narrative of gold-medal triumphs and the standings for silver and bronze, consult the CBS News medal count tracker below, which is diligently updated every hour to reveal which nations are ascending to the podium.
Current Medal Count of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
The CBS News data team is meticulously monitoring the medal achievements of each participating country or delegation in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The accompanying table is organized by the total number of gold medals earned.
In addition to the Olympic medals themselves, which vary from one Games to another, some athletes will receive supplementary awards from their home nations. These may include cash prizes, livestock, or even residential properties, depending on the sport and the country’s traditions.
Historical Medal Counts
Which country had the most medals in the 2020 Olympics?
The 2020 Olympic Games, rescheduled to 2021 in Tokyo due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were notably subdued compared to previous Games. In this edition, the U.S. narrowly surpassed China in gold medals, with 39 compared to China’s 38. However, the U.S. maintained a significant lead in the overall medal count, securing 113 medals versus China’s 89.
Which country had the most gold medals in the 2022 Olympics?
During the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, Norway led with 16 gold medals and a total of 37 medals. The U.S. ranked third in both gold medals and overall medals, with nine golds and 25 total medals. Germany followed closely with 12 gold medals and 27 total medals. China, the host nation, matched the U.S. with nine golds but lagged behind in the total medal count with 15.
Which country has the most medals overall?
According to the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage, the U.S. leads the all-time medal tally with 2,975 Olympic medals. The now-defunct Soviet Union follows with 1,204 medals, and Germany holds third place with 1,058 medals.
The U.S. has continued to augment its medal collection at the 2024 Games, surpassing 3,000 total medals within the first week of competition. This impressive feat is supported by the large contingent of 594 American athletes out of the approximately 10,500 competitors. In contrast, four nations this year—Belize, Liechtenstein, Nauru, and Somalia—are represented by a single athlete each. Additionally, Russia’s athletes, competing under neutral status due to the country’s ban, will not have their achievements reflected in Russia’s overall medal tally.
Which country has the most gold medals overall?
The U.S. also aims to retain its position as the leading nation in gold medals, currently holding 1,179 golds according to the Olympic Foundation. The Soviet Union ranks second with 473 gold medals, while Germany is in third place with 342 gold medals.
The U.S. secured its first gold medal of the 2024 Games with a victory in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay. Furthermore, Simone Biles and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team delivered exceptional performances, capturing both individual and team gold medals. Swimmers Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske also contributed significantly to the American tally.