Current:Home > MyWhich country has the most Olympic medals of all-time? It's Team USA in a landslide. -Wealth Evolution Experts
Which country has the most Olympic medals of all-time? It's Team USA in a landslide.
View
Date:2025-04-24 21:04:52
The 2024 Summer Games in Paris will be notable for, among other things, being the first Olympics in which 50% of the competitors will be women.
There will be 329 medal events this Olympiad – 157 for men, 152 for women and 20 in which men and women will compete together. That will make for a total of roughly 1,000 gold, silver and bronze medals to be awarded. (Some events have multiple bronze medals.)
The United States has won the most medals by far since the modern-day Olympics first took place in 1896. Counting just the Summer Games, the USA has a grand total of 2,629.
Get Olympics updates in your texts! Join USA TODAY Sports' WhatsApp Channel
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals?
In addition to leading all countries in total medals, the United States has also won the most gold. Through the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Team USA has 1,061 gold medals. The former Soviet Union is second with 395.
Meet Team USA: See which athletes made the U.S. Olympic team and where they are from
Which country has the most Olympic silver medals?
The United States has also won the most silver medals at the Summer Games, 830. The former Soviet Union (319) is one ahead of Great Britain (318) for second place.
Which country has the most bronze Olympic medals?
Once again, the USA is on top with 738. Great Britain is second with 314.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
How many gold medals does USA have?
In addition to 1,061 gold medals from 28 different Summer Olympics, the United States has won 114 more from its participation in 24 Winter Olympics. That brings the USA's total gold medal haul to 1,175. The former Soviet Union in second with 473.
How many Olympic medals does USA have?
In addition to the 2,629 total medals from Summer Olympics competition, the United States has won 330 more at the Winter Olympics. That brings the USA's total medal count to 2,959. The former Soviet Union is second with 1,204.
veryGood! (3)
Related
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from competitions
- Michigan woman charged in deadly car crash was texting, watching movie on phone: Reports
- You'll Love Benny Blanco's Elaborate Date Night for Selena Gomez Like a Love Song
- 'No Good Deed': Who's the killer in the Netflix comedy? And will there be a Season 2?
- Céline Dion’s Twin Teenage Sons Look So Grown Up in New Photo
- How Is Nina Dobrev as a Snowboarder? Shaun White Says...
- These Are the Highest-Rated, Affordable Hoop Earrings From Amazon
- Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement
- Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
Ranking
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Iain Armitage on emotional Young Sheldon finale and what's next in his career
- What would Lisa Simpson do? NYU student protesters asked to ponder ethical issues
- Las Vegas tourism authority sponsoring each Aces player for $100K in 2024 and 2025
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Scottie Scheffler on his arrest at PGA Championship: 'I was in shock.' He wasn't alone
- Paul Skenes nearly untouchable: Phenom tosses six no-hit innings, beats Cubs in second MLB start
- TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Bridgerton Season 3 Cast Reveals What to Expect From Part 2
Potential signature fraud in Michigan threatens to disrupt congressional races
Messi napkin sells for nearly $1 million. Why this piece of soccer history is so important
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Arizona woman, 3 North Koreans charged in 'staggering' fraud scheme that raised nearly $7M
One person not frequently seen at Trump's trial: Alvin Bragg, the D.A. who brought the case
Body of missing Tampa mom, reportedly abducted alongside daughter, believed to be found