Top 10 Countries With Most Olympics Medals

by priyanka roshan | july 18, 2024

10. japan

Total Medals: 690

Japan has a rich history in the Olympics, excelling in sports like judo, gymnastics, and swimming.

9. russia

Total Medals: 779

Russia continues its excellence in gymnastics, wrestling, and athletics, contributing to its high medal count.

8. sweden

Total Medals: 740

Sweden's Olympic success is built on its strong performances in athletics, wrestling, and skiing.

7. china

Total Medals: 900

China's rapid rise in the Olympic rankings is due to their dominance in gymnastics, diving, and table tennis.

6. italy

Total Medals: 885

Italy has consistently performed well in fencing, cycling, and athletics.

5. france

Total Medals: 1,040

France has a rich Olympic history with strong showings in fencing, cycling, and judo.

4. germany

Total Medals: 1,211

The country has excelled in athletics, swimming, and cycling.

3. great britain

Total Medals: 1,035

Great Britain has a storied history in the Olympics, excelling in sports such as rowing, cycling, and athletics.

2. Soviet Union (USSR)

Total Medals: 1,204

Despite no longer competing as a nation, the Soviet Union holds second place in the all-time medal rankings.

1. United States

Total Medals: 3,105

The United States leads the medal tally, with dominance in swimming, athletics, and gymnastics.