The United States is in a strong position to finish the Paris 2024 Olympics at the top of the medal table. With two days to go, it has a significant lead over China, its main competitor. In the total number of medals, the U.S. leads with 111, some 28 ahead of China. But both countries are tied with 33 gold medals and there are only 2 days of competition left.
Basketball and women’s soccer represent the main opportunities to add gold medals. The men’s basketball team will face France in an enthralling final, while the women’s football team will seek its fifth Olympic title against Brazil. In addition, golfer Rose Zhang has the opportunity to become an Olympic champion.
Chinawill also be looking to increase its medal tally in disciplines such astable tennis, diving, and gymnastics. The competition between the two sporting powers promises to be intense until the last day of the Olympic Games.
The United States Gold Medal Challenge
The United States men’s basketball team comes into the final with the confidence of having overcome a difficult game against Serbia. They will face France in a duel that promises to be exciting, with the home crowd supporting the host team.
Trinity Rodman #5 of Team United States celebrates victory after the Women’s Quarterfinal match between United States and Japan during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
For its part, the United States women’s soccer team seeks to regain the Olympic throne. After taking the bronze medal in Tokyo, the Americans are determined to return to the top of the podium. Brazil will be a complicated opponent, but the Americans start as favorites.
In other disciplines, the United States also has medal options. Golfer Rose Zhang will be looking to take advantage of her good form to win gold, while track and field athletes will have the opportunity to score important points for the overall medal table.
The Fight for Second Place
China, as the United States’ main rival, will look to take advantage of any opportunity to reduce the difference in the medal table. With strong teams in table tennis, diving, and gymnastics, the Asian country has a real chance of adding gold and silver medals.
The competition between the United States and China promises to be intense until the end. Both countries will demonstrate their dominance in different disciplines and provide the public with high-level sporting events.
