How many times has China ranked first in medals during the Olympics?

Answer 1

Prior to the 2008 Games in Beijing, China has never won the most medals at an Olympic Games. The most medals China had won at an Olympic Games, prior to 2008, was 63 (32 gold, 17 silver, 14 bronze) at the 2004 Games in Athens which placed them 3rd behind the United States (102 medals) and Russia (92 medals). Through events of August 20 at the 2008 Games, China is ranked second in total medals with 83, behind the United States who has won 95.