Most successful U.S. Olympic teams ever

Most successful U.S. Olympic teams ever.

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1984: 83 Gold Medals

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Team USA had an incredible run in Los Angeles, with 83 gold medals, 61 silver and 30 bronze. The Americans were led by gymnast Mary Lou Retton's five medals.

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1904: 76 Gold Medals

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With more events and fewer countries participating in the early Olympic Games, the United States dominated. The United States claimed 76 gold medals, 78 silver and 77 bronze.

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2012: 46 Gold Medals

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The United States won 46 gold medals, 28 silver and 29 bronze in the London Olympics. Swimmer Michael Phelps won six medals.

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1968: 45 Gold Medals

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Mexico City was a great Olympics for the United States, as Americans won 45 gold medals, 28 silver and 34 bronze. Swimmer Jan Henne won five medals.

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1924: 45 Gold Medals

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Led by swimmer Johnny Weissmuller's four medals, the United States team won 45 gold medals, 27 silver and 27 bronze at the Paris Games.

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1932: 44 Gold Medals

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The 1932 Summer Games in Los Angeles was highly successful for the United States, with 44 gold medals, 36 silver and 30 bronze. Swimmer Helene Madison and track and field star Babe Didrikson won three medals each.

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1996: 44 Gold Medals

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The United States fared well at the Atlanta Games, winning 44 gold, 32 silver and 25 bronze. Three athletes won four medals.

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1920: 41 Gold Medals

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The U.S. teams won 41 gold medals at the Antwerp Games. They also won 27 silver and 27 bronze, led by seven from sport shooters Willis Lee and Lloyd Spooner.

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1952: 40 Gold Medals

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The United States won 40 gold, 19 silver and 17 bronze at the Helsinki Olympics. Swimmer Ford Konno won three medals.

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1948: 38 Gold Medals

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The United States won 38 gold medals in London, along with 27 silver and 19 bronze. Five U.S. athletes won three medals.

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1992: 37 Gold Medals

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Barcelona was a successful Olympics for Team USA, with 37 gold medals, 34 silver and 37 bronze. Gymnast Shannon Miller won five medals.

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2000: 37 Gold Medals

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The United States team won 37 gold, 24 silver and 32 bronze at the Sydney Games. Swimmer Dara Torres won five medals.

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2008: 36 Gold Medals

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The United States won 36 gold, 38 silver and 36 bronze at the Beijing Games. Swimmer Michael Phelps dominated with eight medals for the second consecutive Olympics.

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2004: 36 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 36 gold, 39 silver and 26 bronze at the Athens Games in 2004. Swimmer Michael Phelps won eight medals.

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1988: 36 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 36 gold medals, 31 silver and 27 bronze at the Seoul Games. Swimmer Matt Biondi won seven medals.

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1964: 36 Gold Medals

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Tokyo was a success for the United States team, with 36 gold medals, 26 silver and 28 bronze. Three United States athletes won four medals.

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1976: 34 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 34 gold medals at the Montreal Olympics, along with 35 silver and 25 bronze. Swimmers Shirley Babashoff and John Naber won five medals apiece.

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1960: 34 Gold Medals

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The United States won 34 gold, 21 silver and 16 bronze at the Rome Games. Swimmer Chris von Saltza won four medals.

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1972: 33 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 33 gold, 31 silver and 30 bronze at the Munich Games. Record-breaking swimmer Mark Spitz claimed seven medals.

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1956: 32 Gold Medals

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Three United States athletes won three medals at the Melbourne Games, helping Team USA win 32 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze medals.

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1912: 26 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 26 gold, 19 silver and 19 bronze medals at the Stockholm Games. Sports shooter Carl Osburn won four medals.

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1936: 24 Gold Medals

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Track and field athlete Jesse Owens headlined the Berlin Olympics with four medals. The United States team won 24 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze.

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1908: 23 Gold Medals

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Team USA won 23 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze medals at the London Olympics. Track and field athletes Mel Sheppard and Martin Sheridan each won three medals.

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1928: 22 Gold Medals

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Twelve United States athletes won two medals at the Amsterdam Games. The U.S. won 22 gold, 18 silver and 16 bronze medals.

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1900: 19 Gold Medals

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The United States won 19 gold, 14 silver and 15 bronze medals at the 1900 Olympics in Paris. Track and field athletes Irving Baxter and Walter Tewksbury won five medals apiece.

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1906: 12 Gold Medals

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The United States won 12 gold, six silver and six bronze in 1906, led by track and field star Martin Sheridan's five medals.

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1896: 11 Gold Medals

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The United States won 11 gold, seven silver and two bronze at the first Olympics in Athens. Track and field athlete Bob Garrett won four medals.

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