2012 Olympics: The Latest Medal Tally

by Michael Keller, Sarah Hedgecock Jul 31, 2012 12:45 PM EDT

Who’s racking up the gold this year? Follow the latest stats for each competing nation here, with daily updates. Plus, click on a country to see more details on its performance.

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Last updated: August 12, 4:41 p.m. EST.

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