The Olympic Games hosted by the French capital Paris in 2024 have come to a close, and it’s time to assess the final results and rankings of the participating countries. Here’s a look at the highlights of the final medal table:
The United States and China tied for the lead in gold medals, with each country securing 40 golds. However, the United States surpassed China in the total medal count with 126 medals (44 silver and 42 bronze), compared to China’s 91 medals (27 silver and 24 bronze).
Japan came in third place with 20 gold medals and a total of 45 medals, followed by Australia in fourth place with 18 golds and 53 medals overall.
France, the host nation, achieved a commendable result by finishing fifth with 16 gold medals and a total of 64 medals.
Among the Arab countries, Algeria stood out by winning two gold medals and one bronze, while Morocco secured one gold and one bronze medal. Tunisia also made an achievement by winning one medal of each color.
This Olympic Games saw wide participation from various countries around the world, with 87 nations managing to win at least one medal, reflecting the diversity and strong competition in these Olympic Games.
It’s worth noting that the Olympic Refugee Team managed to win a bronze medal, an achievement that reflects the spirit of solidarity and inclusivity represented by the Olympic Games.
In conclusion, these results reflected global sporting diversity and provided a comprehensive picture of the level of competition in the 2024 Olympic Games. They highlighted the traditional superiority of major sporting powers, alongside a strong showing from some emerging countries in the sports field.
The Games also demonstrated the ongoing evolution of Olympic sports, with new events and rising stars making their mark on the global stage. This Olympic edition will be remembered not only for its athletic achievements but also for its ability to bring the world together in a celebration of sport and human potential, especially significant given the global challenges of recent years.