The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed some impressive displays of dominance from certain National Olympic Committees (NOCs). While the USA edged out China in the overall medal tally, China dominated diving, South Korea swept archery, and the Netherlands clinched both field hockey golds. The USA continued their basketball reign, while China secured artistic swimming supremacy. The games showcased incredible athleticism, thrilling competitions, and remarkable achievements.
The USA secured its 19th top spot on the Olympic medal table at the Paris 2024 Games, edging out China in a dramatic finish. This article lists every nation that has topped the medal table since the first Olympics in 1896.
An American tourist visiting London has taken to TikTok to express his frustrations with the UK’s lack of air conditioning and the new bottle cap design on beverages. His video sparked a debate amongst Brits, many of whom share his annoyance with the recent change to bottle caps.
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, former Foreign Secretary, has assumed the role of India’s Ambassador to the United States. He succeeds Taranjit Singh Sandhu and will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. Kwatra brings extensive experience in foreign policy and has held key positions in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office.
The United States basketball teams, both men and women, defended their Olympic titles in Paris, securing their eighth and fifth consecutive gold medals respectively. The Americans faced fierce competition from France, Serbia, and Nigeria, showcasing the growing global talent pool in the sport. LeBron James and Stephen Curry led the men’s team to victory, while Diana Taurasi secured her sixth Olympic gold with the women’s team.
USA Gymnastics has submitted video evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn a decision that stripped Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. The video, they claim, shows that Chiles’ coach, Cecile Landi, filed an inquiry before the one-minute deadline, contradicting the CAS ruling that favored Romania’s Ana Barbosu.
The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to an end, with the United States of America claiming the top spot in the medal tally after a thrilling victory in the women’s basketball final. The Games, which showcased 48 disciplines over two weeks, saw the US edge out China in a tightly contested race for gold. As the Paris Games draw to a close, the Olympic flame will be passed to Los Angeles, the host of the 2028 Games.
The United States women’s basketball team secured an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a thrilling 67-66 victory over host France, extending their dominance on the Olympic hardwood to an astounding 61 games. The win comes a day after the U.S. men’s team also defeated France for gold, marking a golden hoops double for the Americans.
The United States of America claimed the gold medal in women’s basketball at the 2024 Olympic Games, defeating France in the final. This victory secured the USA’s top spot in the overall medal standings. Explore the top 10 countries based on their medal count at the end of the Olympic Games.
LeBron James, NBA’s all-time leading scorer, helped the United States secure their fifth consecutive men’s basketball gold at the Tokyo Olympics, defeating France 98-87 in the final. This victory marks James’ third Olympic gold, which he claims is his most special due to the moment and the team he played with. The 39-year-old hinted that this might be his last Olympic appearance, though he’s open to the possibility of competing in 2028.
