It is time once again for the Summer Olympic Games! The Rio Olympic Games will begin on August 5th, when the people of Brazil will find an interesting way to light the ceremonial torch. Many will remember the London and Sochi torch lightings. After the opening ceremonies, we will have 15 days of the best athletes in the world competing for the gold medal. Whether you like swimming, track and field, volleyball, or even archery, there is never a dull moment in the Summer Olympics.
In the 2012 Summer Games, the U.S. led the world in gold medals with 46, the next highest being China with 38. The U.S. also led in total medals, with 103, followed by China, with 88. The U.S. has long been atop or near the top of the leaderboard in the Olympics, especially the Summer Games. So, with a country supporting them and the world watching, the U.S. will try to keep its place at the top of the Olympic leaderboard
In the 2012 Summer Games, the U.S. led the world in gold medals with 46, the next highest being China with 38. The U.S. also led in total medals, with 103, followed by China, with 88. The U.S. has long been atop or near the top of the leaderboard in the Olympics, especially the Summer Games. So, with a country supporting them and the world watching, the U.S. will try to keep its place at the top of the Olympic leaderboard