How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared to previous summer games

The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. 

Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold throughout much of the games, but China and the U.S. both earned 40 apiece by the end of the games. In addition to 40 gold medals, the U.S. won 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. 

While the U.S. won the most medals, it isn't home to this year's winningest athlete. China's Zhang Yufei won six medals: five bronze and one silver. France's Leon Marchand took home five wins: four gold and a bronze.