Team USA Leads Overall Medal Count at Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games continue to showcase remarkable performances, with Team USA leading the overall medal count with 30 medals, although trailing behind China, France, Australia, and Great Britain in gold medals. Katie Ledecky added to Team USA's achievements with her 12th Olympic medal in the 1500m freestyle. Japan earned its first equestrian medal in over 90 years with a bronze in team eventing. In gymnastics, China and Japan are set for a tight finish in the men's team final, with China leading in qualifications. Great Britain's Mallory Franklin and Joe Clarke have advanced to the canoe slalom and kayak singles semi-finals, respectively. Additionally, Casey Eichfeld will compete in the kayak cross time trials, a new Olympic event debuting in Paris.