The Olympic medal count is getting closer and closer for the top two nations: China and the United States. So who will really win the Olympics 2012?
China and the U.S. are still in a tight race for No. 1 in total count and most gold medals. As of Thursday, August 9, China has 78 medals in total, while the United States has more, at 83. However, in terms of gold medals, China leads with 36 but the U.S. is very close behind with 35.
Here is the Olympic Medal Count 2012 Chart:
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With the Olympics coming to an end this Sunday, August 12, time is running out for the top nations to make their mark at the 2012 Olympics. Considering what matches still remain, it appears the United States stands a greater opportunity of raking in more gold medals than their top rival, China. There is the men's and women's basketball gold medal matches this weekend, as well as women's volleyball.
The women's volleyball has been heating up. Regardless of who wins the London gold, Kessy and Ross will become the new No. 1 team among Americans. Walsh Jennings doesn't yet know who she'll play with after these Olympics end, but her partnership won't immediately be superior to Kessy and Ross'. A gold medal in their Olympic debut would only make Kessy and Ross' new No. 1 status more definitive. They appreciate all that May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings have done for the sport of beach volleyball, but Kessy and Ross would love nothing more than to hand them their first loss at the Olympics in their final match together.
Rounding out the top five is the United Kingdom at No. 3 with 24 gold medals, South Korea with 12 and the Russian Federation with 11.
Click here for an updated Olympic Medal Count 2012 Chart from NBC Olympics.
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