London Olympics 2012 Medal Tally By The End Of Day 8

The London Olympics 2012 games finished Saturday’s sporting action with the United States maintaining a slim lead over China in both the total medal race as well as the gold medal race. Great Britain presently is third in both the total medals and gold medals awarded. Approximately 46% of the 2012 Summer Olympic Game medals have been awarded thus far.
Following is a list of the top five countries leading the gold medal standings at the end of Day 8 with a breakdown by type and total of all medals:
Country……..Gold...Silver...Bronze...Total
United States...26…....13….…15…....54
China………....25…...16…..…12.........53
Great Britain…14….…..7…..….8….....29
South Korea…...9….….3…..….5….....17
France………...8….….6…...….8….....22
Following is a list of the top ten countries leading the total medal standings at the end of Day 8 with a breakdown by type of all medals:
Country……..Gold...Silver...Bronze...Total
United States...26…...13.....…15….....54
China………....25…...16…..…12.........53
Great Britain ...14…….7…...….8….…29
Russia…….…..3….…15…..…10…..…28
Japan.…….…...2……10…......12….....24
France………...8…….6…...….8….….22
Germany……... 5……10…..….6…......21
Australia…..…..1……12…...….7…..…20
South Korea…..9…....3…...….5….….17
Italy……….…...5…….5…...….3…......13