The Olympics is a global sports event. Athletes from all over the world compete. The event happens every four years. This year, the Olympics is exciting. Many athletes have won medals. Here is an update on the medal count until August 3.
Top Countries
- United States
- The United States is leading the medal count.
- They have won many medals in swimming and athletics.
- They have 25 gold medals, 21 silver, and 23 bronze.
- This makes a total of 69 medals.
- China
- China is in second place.
- They excel in gymnastics and diving.
- China has 24 gold medals, 18 silver, and 15 bronze.
- Their total is 57 medals.
- Japan
- Japan is hosting the Olympics.
- They have done well in judo and skateboarding.
- Japan has 19 gold medals, 14 silver, and 10 bronze.
- They have a total of 43 medals.
- Great Britain
- Great Britain is in fourth place.
- They shine in cycling and rowing.
- They have 15 gold medals, 18 silver, and 12 bronze.
- Their total is 45 medals.
- Russia (ROC)
- Russia competes under the ROC flag.
- They perform well in fencing and gymnastics.
- Russia has 14 gold medals, 21 silver, and 18 bronze.
- This adds up to 53 medals.
Notable Performances
- Swimming
- American swimmer Caeleb Dressel has been outstanding.
- He won five gold medals.
- Australian swimmer Emma McKeon also impressed.
- She won seven medals in total, including four golds.
- Gymnastics
- Chinese gymnast Guan Chenchen won gold in balance beam.
- Simone Biles from the USA returned to win a bronze in the same event.
- Russian gymnasts dominated the team events.
- Track and Field
- Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah won gold in the 100m and 200m sprints.
- She set a new Olympic record in the 100m.
- American sprinter Allyson Felix won her 10th Olympic medal.
New Sports
- Skateboarding
- Skateboarding made its debut in this Olympics.
- Japan’s Yuto Horigome won the first gold in men’s street skateboarding.
- Momiji Nishiya, also from Japan, won gold in the women’s street event.
- Surfing
- Surfing was included for the first time.
- Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira won gold.
- Carissa Moore from the USA won gold in women’s surfing.
- Sport Climbing
- Sport climbing is another new addition.
- Athletes compete in speed, bouldering, and lead events.
- Medals will be awarded later in the games.
FAQs
Q: How often are the Olympics held?
A: The Olympics are held every four years.
Q: What are some new sports in this Olympics?
A: New sports include skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.
Q: Which country is leading the medal count?
A: The United States is leading the medal count.
Q: Who are some standout athletes?
A: Caeleb Dressel, Emma McKeon, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Simone Biles are standout athletes.
Q: How many medals has Japan won?
A: Japan has won 43 medals in total.
The Olympics continues to be exciting. Athletes are giving their best. The medal count changes daily. Stay tuned for more updates.
