The exciting 2020 Tokyo Olympics wrapped up on Sunday with Team USA edging out China and the ROC (Russian Olympic Committee) to finish first in medals.
The players from the United States hauled 113 medals, including 39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze. China had 38 gold medals and 88 overall in second place, while ROC ranked third with 71 medals.
Team USA had an overwhelming lead entering the final day of the Olympics in overall medal count but found itself behind China in the gold medal count. The difference was made up thanks to the women’s basketball team, who got the gold with a dominant 90-75 win over Japan, as well as cyclist Jennifer Valente, who finished at the top of the omnium points race, and the women’s volleyball team. The final gold medal for Team USA was also a historic one as it marked the first time that the United States claimed Olympic gold in women’s volleyball.
The United States swimming team gave the biggest contribution to the gold medal count, winning 11 competitions. Swimmer Caeleb Dressel was also the most decorated U.S. Olympian in Tokyo, winning five gold medals.
Iconic sprinter Allyson Felix also gave her contribution, helping Team USA to win the 4x400m relay gold medal on top of her bronze in the individual 400m. This gave Felix her 10th and 11th Olympic medals, making her the most decorated track athlete in U.S. history.
The next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in three years. The Olympics will be held in Paris, France, from 26th July to 11th August 2024.
