Medal Count Update: Highlights from Day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympics was marked by significant victories for Team USA, including three gold medals and standout performances across various events.

Updated Medal Standings

  1. United States: 122 total medals, 38 gold
  2. China: 90 total medals, 39 gold
  3. Great Britain: 63 total medals, 14 gold
  4. France: 62 total medals, 16 gold
  5. Australia: 50 total medals, 18 gold

Key Highlights from Day 15

Basketball Success

  • USA: Defeated France to secure another gold medal.

Track and Field Triumphs

  • Masai Russell: Claimed gold in the women’s 100m hurdles with a dramatic finish, clocking 12.33 seconds. France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela took silver (12.34 seconds), and Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn won bronze (12.36 seconds).
  • 4×400 Relays: The U.S. teams excelled, with the men’s relay setting an Olympic record and the women’s team dominating their race.

Nikola Jokic and Serbia

  • Serbia: Secured bronze in basketball with a 93-83 win over Germany. Jokic delivered a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.

USWNT’s Victory

  • United States Women’s National Team: Clinched gold with a 1-0 win over Brazil. Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal, leading to their first Olympic gold since 2012.