Latest Medal Results from the 2024 Paris Olympics

Here are the latest medal results from the 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the race for medals is heating up with the U.S., Japan, China, and the host country France leading the charge.

U.S. Strives for a Repeat Performance

The United States is aiming to replicate its dominant performance from the 2020 Tokyo Games, where they clinched an impressive 113 medals. As of Tuesday, Team USA and Team France were in a close contest for the top spot in the medal count. The U.S. surged ahead on Monday, thanks to strong performances in skateboarding, swimming, and men’s gymnastics.

Highlights:

• Simone Biles: Biles continued to cement her legacy, becoming the most decorated Olympic gymnast with another gold medal in the women's gymnastics team event.
• Women’s Rugby Sevens: The U.S. women’s team made history by securing its first-ever Olympic medal, a bronze, in the match against Australia. This marks the first rugby medal for the U.S. since the men's gold at the 1924 Olympics, also held in Paris.

France's Strong Start

France, the host nation, is showing strong performances across various sports, putting them in a tight race with the U.S. The French delegation consists of 571 athletes, slightly fewer than the U.S. team of 594 athletes.

Japan's Gold Medal Surge

Japan ended Tuesday with the most gold medals, thanks to significant wins by the men's gymnastics team and a stunning performance by skateboarder Yoto Horigome.

Medal Count Highlights:

• Japan: Leading in gold medals with seven, showing strong performances in gymnastics and skateboarding.
• China: Close behind with six gold medals, including the first gold of the competition in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event.
• France: Demonstrating versatility with medals across eight different sports genres.
• USA: Dominating in swimming with 11 medals from water events.

Absence of Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus are not competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Athletes from these countries can only participate as "Individual Neutral Athletes," and their medals will not contribute to the national tally.

The competition is fierce, and the medal tally continues to grow as athletes from around the world strive for glory in Paris. Stay tuned for more updates on the Olympic medal race.