Top 5 Countries To Have Won The Most Olympic Medals In History

1. United States (2523)

Michael Phelps is the most improved Olympian from the USA 

The USA has been a games goliath for since long. They have set extremely grand principles for others to follow. The USA has facilitated the Summer Games multiple times, which is the most elevated for any country. The first occasion when it was held was in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri, trailed by the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. 

 

In 1984 Los Angeles was again chosen as the host city. The last time it was held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996. The Americans have won the most elevated number of awards in the occasion's set of experiences (2523), out of which 1022 are gold decorations. 

Unbelievable swimmer Michael Phelps with 28 Olympic decorations (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), is the best sportsperson at any point to effortlessness the Olympics.

 

2. Soviet Union (1566)

The Soviet Union, first took part in the Summer Games in 1952. Despite their prosperity at the Olympics, they have just facilitated the occasion once in 1980 in Moscow. Presently split away into a few free countries, the Soviet Union has marshaled the second most elevated number of Olympic decorations with 1556 awards. 

They have won an incredible 590 gold awards. Amazing tumbler Larisa Latynina is the best Olympian in their set of experiences, winning 18 decorations altogether (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze).

 

3. Germany (1346)

Germany has been one of the greatest decoration champs at the Olympics. 

On numerous occasions, Germany has facilitated the Olympic Games twice, once in 1936 in Berlin and Munich in 1972. oing to the last three, Germany demonstrated their accreditation in sports, particularly with their assurance and discipline. After consolidating the count of the relative multitude of participatory countries presently addressing Germany, their decoration count remains at 1346. 

Out of those 1346, a faltering 428 are the esteemed gold decorations. The Germans are among the donning forces to be reckoned with on the planet; however, if one needs to decide, then, at that point, kayaking, games, and equestrian will be their most grounded occasions, among others.

 

4. France (716)

Just like Australia, France has also hosted prestigious events twice in the past. The first one was in 1900, which was held in Paris with 24 participating nations. The second time was also in the French capital city, back in 1924.

They are all set to host the Summer Games again in 2024. France is currently fourth in the Olympics medals tally with 716, winning 212 gold in the process. They have been the strongest at cycling and fencing.

 

5. Great Britain (581)

Extraordinary Britain have won various decorations in Olympics 

Quite possibly the most predominant and adaptable countries to include at the Olympics, Great Britain have facilitated the Summer Games threefold in 1908, 1948, and 2012 – all in London. They remain at the fifth situation in the Olympic award rankings with 581 decorations. They have won 263 gold decorations till now. 

Bradley Wiggins has won eight Olympics decorations, the most elevated (5 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze). Be that as it may, Chris Hoy had won seven Olympic decorations (6 gold, 1 silver) and is frequently called the best British competitor at the Olympics.

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