Tokyo Olympics 2020: A comprehensive look at the Medals Won
A moment to be proud
The Olympic Games are the world's greatest sporting event, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were no exception. Athletes from all over the world competed for glory, and many of them came away with medals.
The Medals Won
The host nation Japan won 27 gold medals, surpassing its gold medal tally of 16 at both the 1964 and 2004 summer editions. Athletes from that nation also won 58 silver medals and 74 bronze medals, giving them a total of 159 medals. The United States won the most medals overall, with 39 gold medals, 41 silver medals, and 33 bronze medals, for a total of 113 medals. China won the second most gold medals, with 38, and Great Britain won the third most gold medals, with 22.
The gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to competitors at the Olympics and Paralympics represent the highest levels of athletic achievement.
The Summer Olympic Games (also known as the Games of the Olympiad) are the foremost international sports festival in which thousands of athletes from around the globe participate in a wide range of competitions. The Games are held every four years, with the first modern Games having been held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The Olympics, which feature both winter and summer events, have been held 32 times since their inception.
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