USA topple China to top medals table at Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with the United States leading the medal tally, winning 40 gold, 44 silver, and 40 bronze medals, narrowly surpassing China’s 40 golds due to their higher silver count. This marked a close competition, with China emerging as a formidable challenger. The US secured the top spot with a final gold in women’s basketball. France, the host nation, achieved its best Olympic performance in over a century, finishing fifth with 64 total medals. The Games highlighted shifting dynamics in global sports.