New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count

With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally.

While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on the Empire State and our fantastic record on the Olympic stage. When it comes to the gold medal count, New York State has a lot to be proud of.

They have earned the silver medal position (that means they have come in second behind California), by winning 70 gold medals for Team USA since the inception of the modern Olympic Games in 1896.

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Here is a look at the top 10 states that have taken home the gold in the US Olympic gold medal count:

California - 127 gold medals

New York - 70 gold medals

Ohio - 44 gold medals

Illinois - 40 gold medals

Texas - 34 gold medals

Maryland - 31 gold medals

Pennsylvania - 31 gold medals

Florida - 23 gold medals

Michigan - 23 gold medals

New Jersey - 23 gold medals

While California may have the most gold medals, New York's contribution to the gold count for Team USA deserves some major kudos too

As we patiently wait for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, let's cheer on Team USA and celebrate the spirit of New York athletes who have brought pride and honor to our state time and time again.

Here's to more golden (along with silver and bronze) moments with unforgettable victories. Here are the athletes from New York that will be taking part in the Paris Olympics.