As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games come to a close, Team Canada has much to celebrate, adding 27 medals to its tally. The games, held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, marked a historic third time the Olympics were hosted in Paris, following the 1900 and 1924 Games. With a total of 329 events and over 10,500 athletes competing, Paris 2024 will be remembered for its stunning venues, impressive performances, and the enduring spirit of global unity.
The Olympics were a display of extraordinary athleticism and international camaraderie. The United States led the medal table with a stunning total of 126 medals (40 gold, 44 silver, 42 bronze), followed by China with 91 medals and Japan with 45. Canada finished 12th overall, a respectable position that reflects the nation’s growing presence in global sports.
Canada finished the Games with an impressive count of 27 medals: 9 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze. Here’s a look at the Canadian athletes who shone on the world stage:
Gold Medals:
- Summer McIntosh – 200m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley, 400m Individual Medley (Swimming)
- Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake – 4x100m Relay (Athletics)
- Christa Deguchi – 57kg (Judo)
- Phil Wizard – B-Boys (Breaking)
- Katie Vincent – C-1 200m (Canoe/Kayak Sprint)
- Ethan Katzberg – Hammer Throw (Athletics)
- Camryn Rogers – Hammer Throw (Athletics)
Silver Medals:
- Josh Liendo – 100m Butterfly (Swimming)
- Summer McIntosh – 400m Freestyle (Swimming)
- Marco Arop – 800m (Athletics)
- Maude Charron – 59kg (Weightlifting)
- Jessica Sevick, Caileigh Filmer, Maya Meschkuleit, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Avalon Wasteneys, Sydney Payne, Kristina Walker, Abby Dent, Kristen Kit – Coxed Eight (Rowing)
- Alysha Corrigan, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Carissa Norsten, Caroline Crossley, Charity Williams, Chloe Daniels, Fancy Bermudez, Florence Symonds, Keyara Wardley, Krissy Scurfield, Olivia Apps, Piper Logan, Shalaya Valenzuela, Taylor Perry – Women’s Rugby
- Brandie Wilkerson, Melissa Humana-Paredes – Beach Volleyball
Bronze Medals:
- Ilya Kharun – 100m Butterfly, 200m Butterfly (Swimming)
- Rylan Wiens, Nathan Zsombor-Murray – 10m Synchro (Diving)
- Kylie Masse – 200m Backstroke (Swimming)
- Skylar Park – 57kg (Taekwondo)
- Katie Vincent, Sloan MacKenzie – C-2 500m (Canoe-Kayak – Sprint)
- Sophiane Méthot – Individual – Women (Gymnastics – Trampoline)
- Eleanor Harvey – Individual Foil – Women (Fencing)
- Wyatt Sanford – Men’s 63.5kg (Boxing)
- Gabriela Dabrowski, Félix Auger-Aliassime – Mixed Doubles (Tennis)
- Alysha Newman – Pole Vault (Athletics)
Paris provided a breathtaking backdrop for the Games, with iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, and the Champs-Élysées transforming into sporting arenas. The Eiffel Tower even inspired the design of the Olympic medals, which featured original iron from the tower.
As the flame is extinguished on Paris 2024, the memories and achievements will live on. Team Canada has once again shown its strength, resilience, and determination on the world stage, making the nation proud. The journey to the next Olympic Games begins now, with the lessons learned and the victories celebrated from Paris.
Olympic medal count
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | United States of America | 40 | 44 | 42 | 126 | |
 | People’s Republic of China | 40 | 27 | 24 | 91 | |
 | Japan | 20 | 12 | 13 | 45 | |
 | Australia | 18 | 19 | 16 | 53 | |
 | France | 16 | 26 | 22 | 64 | |
 | Netherlands | 15 | 7 | 12 | 34 | |
 | Great Britain | 14 | 22 | 29 | 65 | |
 | Republic of Korea | 13 | 9 | 10 | 32 | |
 | Italy | 12 | 13 | 15 | 40 | |
 | Germany | 12 | 13 | 8 | 33 | |
 | New Zealand | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 | |
 | Canada | 9 | 7 | 11 | 27 |
Esra Sahin