Friday, August 1, 2008

2008 Olympics: Country with Most Medals?

In 2004 Olympics, Athletes from 74 countries won at least one medal, leaving 127 countries without a medal. The United States won the most medals overall (102), as well as the most gold (36) and silver (39) medals, while the Russian Federation won the most bronze medals (38). Surprisingly, China won 63 medals with gold (32) and Silver (17), 2nd in the rank.

The host nation Greece finished the games with sixteen medals overall (six gold, six silver, and four bronze). Israel, United Arab Emirates, Chile and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) won Olympic gold medals for the first time in their history. Paraguay won its first medal ever at the Olympics, a silver.

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