The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is this: will the Americans also top the gold-medal tally in a close race with China?
Americans favored to top overall medal count in Paris Olympics. China will challenge for most gold
The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is this: will the Americans also top the gold-medal tally in a close race with China?
The United States is projected to win 123 medals overall - 37 gold, 34 silver, and 52 bronze. China is forecast to win 87 overall - 36 gold, 29 silver, and 22 bronze.
This forecast is done by Nielsen's Gracenote Sports, which supplies statistical analysis for sports leagues around the world. It also tracks major competitions involving Olympic sports leading up to the Games.
The United States and China finished 1-2 in both categories in 2021 in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics.