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Olympics 2024 medal table revealed

Olympics 2024 medal table revealed
Published 2 months ago on Aug 11, 2024

Olympic 2024 Medal Table: Team GB Finishes Seventh as Team USA Tops the Standings.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics nears its conclusion with only two events remaining, the final medal tally has been revealed. Team GB has achieved a commendable total of 65 medals, including 14 golds, securing a seventh-place finish in the overall standings. This marks their lowest gold medal count in two decades.

Team GB's Performance and Key Moments

Despite their strong effort throughout the games, Team GB was unable to add to their medal haul in the final two events. Neah Evans’ performance in the Women's Omnium at the velodrome, while competitive, did not result in a podium finish.

The 2024 Games saw Team GB win 14 gold medals across 11 sports. This is a decline from their recent performances: 20 golds in Tokyo 2021, 27 in Rio 2016, 29 in London 2012, and 19 in Beijing 2008. The last time GB won fewer gold medals than in Paris was in Athens 2004, where they secured nine.

The total of 65 medals this year matches the number won at London 2012 and surpasses the 64 earned in Tokyo. Among their standout performances, rowing emerged as the most successful sport for Team GB. The nation clinched golds in the Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls, Women’s Quadruple Sculls, and Men’s Eight events.

Equestrian also proved to be a strong area for Team GB, with gold medals in both the Eventing Team and Jumping Team events. In athletics, Keely Hodgkinson triumphed in the Women’s 800m, while Alex Yee’s dramatic comeback in the Men’s Individual Triathlon earned him gold. Bryony Page captivated the nation with her victory in Women’s Trampoline Gymnastics.

Cycling also contributed significantly to Team GB’s medal tally, with golds in the Women’s Team Sprint and Thomas Pidcock’s impressive late performance in Men’s Cross-country Mountain Biking. The Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay in swimming provided Team GB’s sole gold in the pool. Other top finishes included Tony Roberts’ gold in Climbing and Nathan Hales’ victory in Trap Men's Shooting.

Several British legends from previous Olympic Games also added to the medal tally, including Tom Daley, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and Adam Peaty, all securing silver medals.

Top Performers: Team USA and Other Nations

Team USA emerged as the top nation in the 2024 Olympics, finishing with an impressive 40 gold medals and a total of 126 podium positions. The US secured their 40th gold with a win in Women’s Basketball against France, edging out China, who also won 40 golds but finished second due to a lower total medal count (91).

Japan claimed third place with 20 gold medals and a total of 45 medals.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws to a close, Team GB’s performance has been a mix of highs and lows. While their gold medal count fell short of previous years, the overall medal tally reflects a strong showing across a variety of sports. With preparations already underway for the next Olympic Games, Team GB will look to build on their successes and address areas for improvement in future competitions.

Paris Olympics 2024 medal table

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