Olympics medal count: Team USA in the lead so far

The U.S. is likely looking for a repeat of its formidable presence at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where the country brought home 113 medals.

As the world’s greatest athletes compete for both individual glory and national pride at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, spectators at home will also wonder which country will have the honor of raking in the most medals.

The U.S., China and host country France were leading the medal count by the start of the second week. The Americans have the most medals overall and pulled ahead with most gold medals as well.

American gymnast Simone Biles became the most decorated Olympic gymnast as she earned a gold medal with the women’s team, followed by individual gold medals in the all-around and vault competitions. She earned a silver in beam.

Katie Ledecky also made history for earning the most medals for a female Olympian after several wins in swimming.

The women’s rugby sevens team also made Team USA history by earning its first-ever medal in the bronze medal game against Australia. It’s the first rugby medal for the U.S. since the men won gold at the 1924 Olympics, which were also hosted in Paris.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/olympics-2024-medal-count-team-usa-rcna165551

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