Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Medal Count for August 3, 2024

by Denise N. Fyffe

The 2024 Paris Olympics continued today with many major upsets. However, as of August 3, 2024, China leads the medal tally with a total of 37 medals, including 16 golds. The United States follows closely with 61 medals but fewer golds, standing at 14. Host nation France has secured the third position with 12 golds among its 41 total medals.

Australia remains strong with 12 golds out of 27 total medals, while Great Britain holds the fifth spot with 10 golds and a total of 33 medals. South Korea, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, and Canada complete the top ten, showcasing their athletic prowess across various events.

Jamaica, with 1 silver and 1 bronze, currently ranks 45th in the medal standings. The nation remains hopeful for further success, particularly in track and field events where it has historically excelled. The women’s 100m final promises was very exciting as Julien Alfred of St. Lucia took home gold and Tia Clayton continues to be Jamaica’s legacy of sprinting excellence. We are proud of her performance, especially given the unexpected exit of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from the competition.

Medal Count Table

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	China	16	12	9	37
2	USA	14	24	23	61
3	France	12	14	15	41
4	Australia	12	8	7	27
5	Great Britain	10	10	13	33
6	South Korea	9	7	5	21
7	Japan	8	5	9	22
8	Italy	6	8	5	19
9	Netherlands	6	4	4	14
10	Canada	4	4	7	15
11	Germany	4	4	2	10
12	Romania	3	3	1	7
13	Hungary	3	2	2	7
14	Ireland	3	0	2	5
15	New Zealand	2	4	1	7
16	Croatia	2	1	1	4
17	Belgium	2	0	2	4
18	Hong Kong	2	0	2	4
19	Azerbaijan	2	0	0	2
20	Brazil	1	4	5	10
21	Israel	1	4	1	6
22	Sweden	1	2	2	5
23	Georgia	1	2	0	3
24	Switzerland	1	1	4	6
25	Spain	1	1	3	5
26	Kazakhstan	1	1	2	4
27	South Africa	1	1	2	4
28	Ukraine	1	1	1	3
29	Uzbekistan	1	0	2	3
30	Czech Republic	1	0	1	2
31	Guatemala	1	0	1	2
32	Argentina	1	0	0	1
33	Dominica	1	0	0	1
34	Ecuador	1	0	0	1
35	Norway	1	0	0	1
36	Philippines	1	0	0	1
37	Saint Lucia	1	0	0	1
38	Serbia	1	0	0	1
39	Slovenia	1	0	0	1
40	Uganda	1	0	0	1
41	Mexico	0	2	1	3
42	North Korea	0	2	0	2
43	Greece	0	1	3	4
44	Poland	0	1	3	4
45	Jamaica	0	1	1	2
46	Kosovo	0	1	1	2
47	Turkey	0	1	1	2
48	Denmark	0	1	0	1
49	Ethiopia	0	1	0	1
50	Fiji	0	1	0	1
51	Mongolia	0	1	0	1
52	Tunisia	0	1	0	1
53	India	0	0	3	3
54	Moldova	0	0	2	2
55	Taiwan	0	0	2	2
56	Tajikistan	0	0	2	2
57	Austria	0	0	1	1
58	Egypt	0	0	1	1
59	Grenada	0	0	1	1
60	Lithuania	0	0	1	1
61	Portugal	0	0	1	1
62	Slovakia	0	0	1	1

Concluding Note

The women’s 100m final was one of the most anticipated events. Unfortunately, the absence of legendary sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has left many fans disappointed. Shelly-Ann, known for her remarkable career and multiple Olympic medals, was unable to compete in Paris 2024 due to being locked out of the warmup area, which was highly unpleasant. This unexpected turn of events has shifted the spotlight to the new generation of Jamaican and Caribbean sprinters, with hopes high for Tia Clayton to uphold the nation’s storied legacy in sprinting.

Stay tuned for more updates and catch all the action as the world’s greatest athletes compete for glory at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!

** Paris is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).

**Source: Le Monde

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About the writer: Denise N. Fyffe is a publisher and author of over 50 books, for more than 15 years, and enjoys mentoring, gardening and traveling. She is also a trainer and educator, helping others to achieve their dreams.