The United States entered the last session of Olympic swimming as it had throughout ... of world records to go ahead of Australia, 8-7, in the gold medal count — capping a madcap final evening ...

As the curtain came down on the Paris Olympics late Sunday, the U.S. had racked up more medals than any other country, and the total payout for each gold, silver or bronze topped $8.6 million.

Chances are you’ve seen that iconic shot of the victorious freshly minted Olympic athlete post podium, drunk with happiness, posing for photographers with their brand-new gold medal around their ...

Once again, the U.S. dominated the field with the most Olympic medals throughout the ... Team USA racked up a total of 28 medals and 8 gold during swimming events. It was the fewest number of ...

Every few years, people all across the globe unite for their love of sport and country as they cheer on the world’s best athletes in the Summer and Winter Olympics. In the 2024 Paris Games ...

PARIS, France — For athletes across the world, there is perhaps nothing more rewarding than flashing an Olympic gold medal for people back home to “ooh” and “ahh” at. But despite the ...

Olympic gold medals are the most coveted medals handed out during the Olympic Games. But some people are wondering if those medals are actually made from solid gold. A popular Google search over ...

Marit Bjørgen (Norway): 8 gold (15 total) The former Norwegian cross-country skier won five medals, including three gold, at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Bjørgen's 15 total medals are the ...