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China has the early lead in the medal count at the 2012 London Olympics.
Olympic Medal Count (Gold)
- China-9
- United States-5
- France-3
- Italy-2
- Korea-2
- Russia-2
- DPR Korea-2
- Kazakhstan-2
- Japan-1
- Australia-1
The U.S. placed in three other swimming competitions and finished with a silver in archery, losing the championship match to Italy. The United States received a gold medal courtesy of Ryan Lochte, who was the winner of the men’s 400 meter individual medley. Fellow American Michael Phelps finished fourth.