All Time Standings From 1896 To 2022

The Ultimate Guide to the Olympic Medal Table

All-Time Standings from 1896 to 2022

The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of athletic achievement, and the medal table serves as a testament to the incredible performances and unwavering determination of athletes from around the world. From the inaugural Summer Games in Athens in 1896 to the most recent edition held in Tokyo in 2020, the medal table has chronicled the rise and fall of sporting nations, showcasing individual brilliance and national pride.

Summer Olympic Games

The Summer Olympic Games have been held every four years since 1896, with the exception of 1916, 1940, and 1944 due to world wars. The United States has dominated the Summer Games, topping the medal table 17 times out of 29 editions. Other nations with a strong track record in the Summer Games include the Soviet Union (12 gold medals), Germany (11 gold medals), and Great Britain (10 gold medals).

Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympic Games were first held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Since then, they have been held every four years, concurrently with the Summer Games, except for 1940 and 1944. Norway has been the most successful nation at the Winter Games, winning 13 gold medals. Other nations with a strong showing in the Winter Games include Germany (12 gold medals), the Soviet Union (10 gold medals), and the United States (8 gold medals).

Combined Medal Table

The combined medal table for all Olympic Games, including both Summer and Winter Games, shows the United States as the clear leader with 3,100 medals (1,022 gold, 875 silver, and 703 bronze). The Soviet Union is second with 1,204 medals (473 gold, 376 silver, and 355 bronze), followed by Germany with 1,121 medals (420 gold, 444 silver, and 317 bronze).

Notable Moments

The Olympic medal table is filled with countless unforgettable moments. Here are a few notable highlights:

• Paea Wolfgramm's silver medal for Tonga in boxing at the 1996 Olympics
• Jamaica's dominance in sprint events, led by Usain Bolt
• The United States' historic performance in swimming at the 1972 Olympics
li>Japan's record-breaking medal haul at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics