Paris Olympics 2024 medals tally: USA pip China to top medal table for fourth consecutive time; hosts France finish fifth

The Olympics medals tally is a critical aspect of the Games, showcasing the performance of each participating nation. It provides a summary of the gold, silver, and bronze medals won by athletes and is a point of national pride and global competitiveness.

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Historically, the United States leads the all-time medal count, followed by other sporting powerhouses like Russia, China, and Germany.

The tally is updated in real-time during the Games, reflecting the dynamic nature of the competition. In case of a tie-breaker, the country with more gold medals is placed higher in the standings.

Countries invest significantly in their athletes and sports infrastructure to improve their standings. The medals tally is not just a measure of success but also a source of inspiration and motivation for future generations of athletes.

Kazakhstan became the first country to win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They beat Germany in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event in shooting. Later, China became the first to win a gold medal, when they beat South Korea.

The United States finished on top of the medal table after winning gold in women’s basketball, the final event of the Paris Olympics. The Americans defeated hosts France 67-66 to go level with China on 40 medals. However, having won 35 more medals than the Chinese contingent and finishing as the only nation with more than a hundred medals (126), USA top the medal table for the seventh time in the last eight Summer Olympic Games.

(Last updated at 9:15 pm IST on August 11)