Official Olympic medal count

China and US Tie in Gold Medals at Paris 2024 Olympics

Aug 12, 2024, 08:55 AM

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, China and the United States tied for the top spot in the gold medal count, each securing 40 gold medals. Despite this tie in gold medals, China finished second in the overall medal table, achieving 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals. This performance marked China's best showing at an overseas Olympic Games. China's state-run media highlighted this achievement as evidence of the nation's ability to rival the United States on the global stage.