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Australia’s Ash Barty competes at the Tokyo Olympics. REUTERS/Edgar Su

  • The 2020 Tokyo Olympics began on July 23 after being postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • With 41 total medals, the United States currently has the most of any delegation.

  • China currently has the highest number of gold medals: 19.

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After five years of waiting, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now underway after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympic Games for an additional year. The pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the games, prohibiting most fans from attending the games nor the Opening Ceremony on July 23.

The games formally draw to a close on Sunday, August 8 at the Closing Ceremony after athletes have earned the 1,017 Olympic Medals that are up-for-grabs in the 339 unique events. Additional medals may be given out in the event of a tie.

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