With a total haul of 126 medals, including 40 golds, 44 silvers, and 42 bronzes, the Americans reaffirmed their global sporting supremacy.
China followed closely in second place, matching the U.S. in golds with 40, but falling short with 27 silvers and 24 bronzes. Japan rounded out the top three, securing 20 gold medals, 12 silvers, and 13 bronzes. Australia and the host nation, France, also delivered strong performances, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. The Australians garnered 18 golds, 19 silvers, and 16 bronzes, while the French delighted home crowds with 16 golds, 26 silvers, and 22 bronzes.
Serbia, a nation known for its sporting spirit and determination, concluded the Games in 27th place. The Serbian team brought home five medals, including three golds. Among the gold medalists were the formidable water polo team, tennis icon Novak Djokovic, and the sharpshooting duo Zorana Arunović and Damir Mikec. The silver was earned by Aleksandra Perišić in taekwondo, while the basketball team secured a bronze, adding to the nation’s pride.
Elsewhere in the region, Croatia finished 30th with two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes, demonstrating their continued strength in Olympic competition.
Slovenia followed at 34th, winning two golds and a silver.
As the flame of the Paris Olympics is extinguished, the athletes return home, their medals a testament to their extraordinary dedication and the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games.
