The United States had a strong performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning a total of 126 medals: 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze. Notable achievements included Katie Ledecky, who became the most decorated female U.S. Olympian with 14 career medals, and Simone Biles, who concluded the Games with seven gold medals, making her the second-most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history. Team USA excelled across various sports, including athletics with 34 total medals and swimming with 28. Other significant moments included Noah Lyles winning the 100m, the women's gymnastics team capturing gold, and Vincent Hancock’s record-breaking performance in skeet shooting.
Team USA’s success extended to newer sports, too, with B-Boy Victor earning a bronze in breaking, a debut Olympic event, and Evy Leibfarth claiming a historic bronze in canoe slalom. The U.S. women's basketball team continued their dominance, winning their eighth consecutive gold medal, while new records were also set in cycling, rowing, and fencing.
Overall, Team USA’s performance highlights their continued Olympic dominance and versatility across both traditional and emerging sports.