Fiona Nanna, ForeMedia News

6 minutes read. Updated 3:00PM GMT Sat, 10August, 2024

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach their final stretch, Day 15 promises a wealth of action and drama. With the United States and China in a tight race for the top of the medal tally, this day is packed with pivotal events and performances. Discover which nations are leading the medal count, including the latest from top athletes such as Zhang Yufei and Leon Marchand. Here’s what you need to know about today’s schedule and medal standings.

Current Medal Standings

The United States remains at the forefront with 33 gold medals, 39 silver, and 39 bronze, totaling 111 medals. China, closely trailing with 33 gold medals but fewer silver medals, has accumulated 82 medals overall. Australia, Japan, and Great Britain complete the top five positions. India, while not yet securing gold, has earned a total of six medals.

Top 10 Medal Standings:

Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	33	39	39	111
2	China	33	26	23	82
3	Australia	18	16	14	48
4	Japan	16	8	13	37
5	Great Britain	14	20	23	57
6	France	14	20	22	56
7	South Korea	13	8	7	28
8	Netherlands	13	6	10	29
9	Germany	12	9	8	29
10	Italy	11	12	13	36
69	India	0	1	5	6

Explore the full medal tally here.

Day 15: Key Events and Medal Contests

The final day of competition features 39 gold medal events, including high-stakes finals and showcase matches:

• Artistic Swimming: Duet Free Routine (19:30–21:45)
• Athletics: Key finals include the men’s marathon (08:00–11:00) and the men’s high jump (19:10).
• Basketball: Men’s Bronze Medal Game (11:00–13:00) and Gold Medal Game (21:30–23:30).
• Beach Volleyball: Men’s Bronze and Gold Medal Matches.
• Boxing: Various finals (21:30–23:06).
• Cycling (Track): Men’s Madison Final (17:59–18:53).
• Football: Women’s Gold Medal Match (17:00–20:00).
• Water Polo: Women’s Bronze and Gold Medal Matches.
• Weightlifting: Men’s +102kg category (20:30–22:38).
• Wrestling: Various medal finals.

Top Athletes of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei leads the individual medal tally with six medals, including two golds and four additional medals. She is closely followed by other standout performers such as France’s Leon Marchand and the USA’s Simone Biles.

Top Athletes in Medals:

Rank	Athlete	Country	Sport	Total Medals
1	Zhang Yufei	China	Swimming	6
T-2	Leon Marchand	France	Swimming	5
T-2	Torri Huske	USA	Swimming	5
T-2	Mollie O’Callaghan	Australia	Swimming	5
T-2	Regan Smith	USA	Swimming	5

Check out the top athletes and their profiles here.

Key Takeaways

Day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to deliver thrilling finishes and unforgettable moments as athletes vie for the last remaining medals. Follow the final results and the closing ceremonies to witness the culmination of a historic Games.