Australia Achieves Record Medal Haul in Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with the United States topping the medal table, securing 40 golds among 126 total medals, followed closely by China, also with 40 golds but fewer total medals. Australia achieved a historic performance, finishing fourth overall with a record 53 medals, including 18 golds, marking their most successful Olympics ever. In contrast, India struggled, finishing 71st with only one silver and five bronze medals, a drop from their previous achievements. Notably, the Philippines celebrated its best Olympic showing, earning two golds and two bronzes. The final day saw Australian track cyclists and the women's basketball team adding to their medal tallies, with Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer taking silver and bronze respectively. Australia's chef de mission cautioned that maintaining such success in future Olympics may be challenging.