Olympics

It is the major intent of all the countries who participate in Olympics to win the gold medal in Olympic Games, gaining themselves notability, world exposure and recognition. It is the dream of every nation to win a gold medal. Every team of every nation enters the tournaments with a single aim : win the title for their country and be a source of pride for it.

However, it is only the most hardworking and brilliant athletes who are able to carry out this mission. Many teams from numerous countries are invited at a single place, stirring a competition among the international community. All kinds of games are played and the results are announced with rewards , gold, silver and other metal medals.

In the ancient times, when Olympic Games were not so hyped and an expensive, massive event, the Olive Wreath was used as a prize for the winners. It was in fact an olive branch which grew up in Olympia. As the games advanced, so did the awards.

The event became larger than a dream and it was necessary to match a prize with such a huge event. Gold Medals emerged as an option. There are a large numbers of players who have won this prize but which country has won the most Olympic gold medals is the interesting question. Which country has been able to produce the most brilliant athletes and players? Top Ten Countries Who got Most Olympic Gold Medals.

Top 10 list of Countries Who got Most Olympic Gold Medals

 OVERALL MEDALS GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL
1 United States of America 1073 860 751 2684
2 USSR 473 376 355 1204
3 Germany 251 260 270 781
4 Great Britain 247 276 283 806
5 Italy 235 200 228 663
6 France 232 254 292 778
7 China 213 166 147 526
8 Sweden 193 203 231 627
9 Democratic Republic of Germany 192 165 162 519
10 Russia 182 167 179 528

1.United States of America:

United States of America

The first country which tops the list is United States of America which is perhaps the only nation that exhibits the athletic talents, as well as the immense love for sports in the most qualified manner. Their professionalism is unmatchable and their passion for victory is beyond amazing. It has won a total of 1073 Gold medals at Olympics.

2.USSR

USSR

Soviet Union(USSR) is ranked second for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 473 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

3.Germany

Germany

Germany is ranked third for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 251 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

4.Great Britain

Democratic Republic of Germany

Great Britain is ranked fourth for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 247 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

5.Italy

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Italy is ranked fifth for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 235 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

6.France

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France is ranked sixth for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 232 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

7.China

China

China is ranked seventh for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 213 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

8.Sweden

Sweden

Sweden is ranked eighth for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 193 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

9.Democratic Republic of Germany

Democratic Republic of Germany

Democratic Republic of Germany is ranked nineth for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 192 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

10.Russia

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Russia is ranked tength for the most gold medals in Olympics winning a total of 182 Gold medals and in a constant run to win more of them.

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