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Nearly 600 Americans traveled to France this summer. 2024 Paris Olympics I have one goal in mind: to bring home the gold.

592 athletes from the United States participated in 34 different sports, and the United States led the way with a total of 126 medals. China was the next closest with 91 medals. The United States also tied for first with 40 gold medals.

Read below for the full breakdown Total number of medals for the USA team.

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athletics stadium

Shakari Richardson, Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry of the United States celebrate their gold medal in the women's 4×100 meter relay final at Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, August 9, 2024. melissa jefferson. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

The Americans had their greatest success in track and field, winning a total of 34 medals, including 14 gold, 11 silver, and 9 bronze. American track and field star Noah Lyles takes first place in the men's 100m final to win his first Olympic gold medal, while Vernon Norwood, Shamir Little, Bryce Dedmon and Kaylin compete in the mixed 4x400m relay.・Brown set a world record.

gold

  • Noah Lyles – Men’s 100m
  • Gabby Thomas – Women’s 200m
  • Quincy Hall – Men’s 400m
  • Cole Hocker – Men’s 1,500 meters
  • Grant Holloway – Men’s 110m Hurdles
  • Masai Russell – Women’s 100m Hurdles
  • Rai Benjamin – Men’s 400m Hurdles
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone – Women’s 400m Hurdles
  • Tara Davis-Woodhall – Women’s Long Jump
  • Ryan Crozer – Men’s Shot Put
  • Valarie Allman – Women’s Discus Throw
  • Women's 4x100m relay
  • Men's 4x400m relay
  • Women's 4x400m relay

swimming

Katie Ledecky waves

Team USA's Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle final on day 8 of the Paris Olympics in Nanterre, France on August 3, 2024. (Eurasia Sports Images/Getty Images)

In swimming, the United States won eight gold medals, one more than Australia, making it the nation with the most gold medals. Katie Ledecky continued her dominance in the pool, becoming the sixth Olympian to win nine gold medals. The U.S. team won a total of 28 medals in swimming, including 13 silver and seven bronze.

gold

  • Katie Ledecky – Women’s 800m Freestyle
  • Bobby Finke – Men’s 1,500m Freestyle
  • Katie Ledecky – Women’s 1,500m Freestyle
  • Kate Douglas – Women’s 200m Breaststroke
  • Tori Haske – Women's 100m Butterfly
  • Men’s 4x100m – Freestyle Relay
  • Women's 4x100m medley relay
  • Mixed 4x100m medley relay

gymnastics

Simone Biles celebrates

Simone Biles of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal after the women's individual all-around final at Bercy Arena on day 6 of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France, August 1, 2024. (Mike Egerton/PA Image via Getty Images)

Simone Biles returned to the Olympics with revenge after a heartbreaking run in Tokyo. She made history in Paris, winning three gold medals and cementing her place as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. American Steven Nedrosik also wowed domestic fans, winning bronze in the men's pommel horse. The United States won nine medals, including three gold medals, one silver medal, and five bronze medals for Biles.

gold

  • Simone Biles – Women’s Vault
  • Simone Biles – Women’s Individual All-Around
  • women's team

wrestling

Sarah Ann Hildebrandt with American flag

Sarah Ann Hildebrandt celebrates her victory in the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling final at the Champ de Mars Arena during the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 7, 2024. (PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)

Total number of medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze

gold

  • Sarah Hildebrandt – Women’s 50kg
  • Amit Errol – Women’s 68kg

shooting

Connor Lynn Prince, Vincent Hancock pose

Team USA silver medalist Connor Prince and gold medalist Vincent Hancock pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's skeet final at the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Chateauroux Shooting Center on August 3, 2024. (ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Vincent Hancock continued to make Olympic history by winning his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's skeet, becoming the only skeet shooter to win multiple gold medals in this event. Team USA won five medals, including three silver and one bronze.

fencing

Lauren Scruggs fencing

Lauren Scruggs (USA) and Alice Volpi (Italy) will compete in the women's foil team gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games to be held at the Grand Palais. (Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports)

The U.S. women's foil team defeated Italy, winning Team USA's first gold medal in this event and making history in Paris. They won a total of four medals: four gold, one silver, and one bronze.

gold

  • Lee Keefer – Women’s Individual Foil
  • Women's team foil

skateboard

Total number of medals: 2 silver, 1 bronze

basketball

steph curry and lebron james

Stephen Curry and LeBron James celebrate after defeating France in the men's basketball gold medal game. (Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)

Men's Basketball Team USA defeated the host nation 98-87 in the men's final, winning its fifth consecutive gold medal and 17th gold medal overall. The women's team also defeated France by just one point, winning the gold medal for the eighth consecutive year.

Total number of medals: 2 gold medals

Team USA's Top 5 Moments from the Paris Olympics

cycling (track)

Total number of medals: 2 gold medals

gold

  • Jennifer Valente – Women’s Omnium
  • women's team pursuit

Cycling (road)

Total number of medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze

gold

  • Kristen Faulkner – Women’s Road Race

rowing

USA rowing team reacts to winning gold medal

Nick Mead, Justin Best, Michael Grady and Liam Corrigan (USA) celebrate their gold medal. (Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports)

Total number of medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze

gold

weightlifting

Total number of medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze

gold

  • Olivia Reeves – Women’s 71kg

archery

Total number of medals: 1 silver, 1 bronze

sport climbing

Total number of medals: 1 silver, 1 bronze

tennis

Total number of medals: 1 silver, 1 bronze

volleyball

Total number of medals: 1 silver, 1 bronze

soccer

USWNT celebrates

Team USA players celebrate Mallory Swanson's opening goal against Brazil in the women's gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics at Parc des Princes in Paris on August 10, 2024. (ONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

The U.S. women's national soccer team, which hasn't won a gold medal since the 2012 London Olympics, had something to prove in Paris. However, in the 57th minute of the final against Brazil, Mallory Swanson scored a goal in her 100th appearance for the national team, leading Team USA to its fifth gold medal of the tournament.

golf

gold scottie scheffler

Team USA gold medalist Scottie Scheffler poses with his medal after the fourth day of men's individual stroke play during the ninth day of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Le Golf National on August 4, 2024 in Paris. . (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler has been chasing gold all year, and he won his first medal at the Paris Olympics, setting a 72-hole men's individual record of 19-under 265.

surfing

gold

Caroline Marks – Women’s Shortboard

artistic swimming

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

BMX freestyle

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

canoe sprint

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

diving

Sarah Bacon and Cassidy Cook attend the screening

Sarah Bacon and Cassidy Cook of Team USA train at the Olympic Aquatics Center ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 22, 2024 in Paris. (Sarah Steer/Getty Images)

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

equestrian

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

mountain bike

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

triathlon

Total number of medals: 1 silver medal

basketball 3×3

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

boxing

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

braking

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

canoe slalom

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

rugby

Sammy Sullivan cries after Olympic win

Sammy Sullivan of the United States reacts as she joins her teammates after they won the women's bronze medal Rugby Sevens match on July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Gilda)

The women's team defeated Australia in the final seconds of the bronze medal match, giving the United States its first medal in Rugby Sevens history.

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

sailing

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

taekwondo

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

water polo

Total number of medals: 1 bronze medal

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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