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.