Olympics 2012 Medals Standing By The End Of Day 3

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London are off and running with a close race between China and the United States for top medal holder after the third official day of competition; however, for now China has jumped out in front in gold medal standings.
Following is a list of the top eight countries leading the gold medal standings at the end of Day 3 by country with a breakdown by type and total of all medals:

Country......... Gold Silver Bronze Total
China..............9.......5........3........17
U.S.................5.......7........5........17
France............3.......1........3..........7
N. Korea.........3.......0........1..........4
Italy................2.......4........2..........8
S. Korea.........2.......2........2..........6
Russia............2.......0........3..........5
Kazakhstan.....2.......0........0..........2
France and North Korea are tied for third place in the gold medal count, while Italy, South Korea, Russia and Kazakhstan are tied for fifth place.
Following is a list of the top five countries leading the total medal standings at the end of Day 3 by country with a breakdown by type of all medals:
Country...Gold Silver Bronze Total
China.......9.......5........3........17
U.S..........5.......7........5........17
Japan......1........4........6.......11
Italy.........2........4........2.........8
France.....3........1........3.........7