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  • Athletics Gold Medal Count of the 2012 Summer Olympics

    As with all these Olympics, the Americans come out on top, mostly thanks to the women and Allyson Felix, who took home three gold medals including her first individual gold. Usain Bolt was the big star for the men, winning three gold medals while setting a new Olympic record in the 100 meters and a new world record in the 4×100.

  • Swimming Gold Medal Count of the 2012 Summer Olympics

    Complete American domination, and two individual athletes winning four gold medals each. Michael Phelps made it up to 18 gold medals in what were probably his final Olympic games, finishing strong after a disappointing start. Missy Franklin, only 17, was the female star of the American team with four gold medals, one bronze and two world records.

  • Gold Medal Count of the 2011 World Championship in Athletics

    The USA won more gold medals (12) and overall (25) in the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, with the Women bringing home 6 of those first place finishes. Russia were second with 9, also mostly thanks to the ladies.