The Chinese mainland tied the USA for the most gold medals at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, securing 40 golds and marking the country’s best performance at any overseas edition of the Games. This standout achievement includes several historic breakthroughs.
In tennis, Zheng Qinwen made history by defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic, becoming the first athlete from the Chinese mainland to win a singles gold medal in the sport. Arriving as a Top-10 player, Zheng was not considered a title favorite, making her victory even more remarkable.
Additionally, Zheng’s compatriots Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu achieved China’s first silver in the mixed doubles final, showcasing the nation’s growing prowess in tennis.
Chinese boxers dominated the ring with three gold and two silver medals, leading the overall standings in boxing and ranking second in the event’s gold medal tally. These results highlight the Chinese mainland’s best Olympic performance in major combat sports, including judo, taekwondo, wrestling, and boxing.
In rhythmic gymnastics, the Chinese mainland became the first non-European country to top the group event standings at the Games, securing first place ahead of Israel and Italy.
Furthermore, China claimed its first gold in artistic swimming’s duet competition on Saturday, after winning the team event on Wednesday, positioning the nation at the top of the sport's medal table with two titles.
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