Official Medal Table of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics

The Most Successful Countries

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, saw some impressive performances from athletes representing various countries. The United States topped the medal table with 113 medals (39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze), followed by China with 88 medals (38 gold, 32 silver, and 18 bronze) and Japan with 58 medals (27 gold, 14 silver, and 17 bronze).

Notable Performances

Among the notable performances was swimmer Caeleb Dressel of the United States, who won five gold medals in individual events and one gold medal as part of the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Chinese diver Quan Hongchan, just 14 years old at the time, won two gold medals in the women's 10-meter platform and 10-meter synchronized platform events. Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya, also 14, became the youngest Olympic champion in skateboarding history when she won the women's street event.

Medal Table Summary

Here is the top 10 countries in the medal table, as of the end of the Games:

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	39	41	33	113
2	China	38	32	18	88
3	Japan	27	14	17	58
4	Great Britain	22	21	22	65
5	ROC	20	28	23	71
6	Australia	17	7	22	46
7	Netherlands	10	12	14	36
8	France	10	12	11	33
9	Germany	10	11	16	37
10	Italy	10	10	20	40

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics showcased the incredible athleticism and determination of athletes from around the world. The medal table provides a snapshot of the most successful countries and athletes, but it is the stories of individual triumphs and sacrifices that truly inspire and leave a lasting impression.