The 2024 Olympics are currently taking place in Paris, France, and will continue until the closing ceremonies on Sunday, August 11th.
With a vast array of sports and athletes to keep track of, it’s essential to remember the heart of the Games: the medals.
For nearly every event, gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented to the first, second, and third place finishers, respectively. In boxing, judo, taekwondo, and wrestling, two bronze medals are awarded. Medals have been given since the 1896 Games, and the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis were the first to adopt the familiar gold, silver, and bronze ranking system.
It’s important to note that team sports do not increase the total medal count; each team sport still counts as just one medal.
Live Medal Count by Country
This list will be updated frequently throughout the Games.
Home / Olympics Diana Taurasi Makes Strong Statement About Her Olympic Future After Paris Games By Kristen Wong | July 26, 2024 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi captured attention before the United States women’s Olympic basketball team’s first game at the 2024 Paris Games. When asked if this Olympics would mark her last, the three-time WNBA champion was clear. “It’s definitely it for USA Basketball,” Taurasi declared. “I’m 42. Six Olympics. It’s been a true honor to wear that jersey every time.” At 42, Taurasi was selected for her record sixth Olympic team earlier this summer, aiming to become the first basketball player, male or female, to secure six gold medals. The Mercury All-Star guard has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in her last five Olympic competitions and currently holds the record for the most Olympic games played, totaling 38. She ranks fourth on the all-time Olympic scoring list with 414 points. Taurasi, the 2009 MVP, is in her 20th WNBA season, contributing extensive experience to a Team USA roster filled with exceptional stars and playmakers, including A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Kelsey Plum. Team USA has never lost an Olympic match featuring Taurasi, with their winning streak dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Games, which was 12 years before her first Olympic appearance. “I’m just as passionate about basketball now as I was when I was 15, playing in my driveway,” Taurasi mentioned earlier this month. “I maintain the same ambitions, passion, and love for the game. I arrive every day in Phoenix at the practice facility at 7:30 a.m. ready to go. That’s my mindset. However, when it’s finished, it’s finished.” In four years, Taurasi may still be seen in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games, but it’s likely she’ll be relaxing with a beer on the beach instead.
| Country | Total | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republic of Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Home / Olympics Diana Taurasi Makes Strong Statement About Her Olympic Future After Paris Games By Kristen Wong | July 26, 2024 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi captured attention before the United States women’s Olympic basketball team’s first game at the 2024 Paris Games. When asked if this Olympics would mark her last, the three-time WNBA champion was clear. “It’s definitely it for USA Basketball,” Taurasi declared. “I’m 42. Six Olympics. It’s been a true honor to wear that jersey every time.” At 42, Taurasi was selected for her record sixth Olympic team earlier this summer, aiming to become the first basketball player, male or female, to secure six gold medals. The Mercury All-Star guard has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in her last five Olympic competitions and currently holds the record for the most Olympic games played, totaling 38. She ranks fourth on the all-time Olympic scoring list with 414 points. Taurasi, the 2009 MVP, is in her 20th WNBA season, contributing extensive experience to a Team USA roster filled with exceptional stars and playmakers, including A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Kelsey Plum. Team USA has never lost an Olympic match featuring Taurasi, with their winning streak dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Games, which was 12 years before her first Olympic appearance. “I’m just as passionate about basketball now as I was when I was 15, playing in my driveway,” Taurasi mentioned earlier this month. “I maintain the same ambitions, passion, and love for the game. I arrive every day in Phoenix at the practice facility at 7:30 a.m. ready to go. That’s my mindset. However, when it’s finished, it’s finished.” In four years, Taurasi may still be seen in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games, but it’s likely she’ll be relaxing with a beer on the beach instead.