There are 329 possible gold medals to win in this year's Summer Games, and while it's impossible for the United States to win every single one of them – Team USA isn't competing in all events – there is expectation for the Americans to bring home the most gold in the Olympics. The U.S. has won the most gold medals of any country in Olympics history and had the most in the past three Summer Olympics.
"We certainly do expect to have a very strong performance, as we have historically seen in these Games," Sarah Hirshland, the chief executive officer of the USOPC, said in a June teleconference.
Katie Ledecky (USA) celebrates with her gold medal during the medals ceremony for the women's 1500m freestyle during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
How many Olympic gold medals does Team USA have so far?
With events just underway, the U.S. has no gold medals. No medals have been given out yet.
When will the first Olympic medals be given out?
The first day to win Olympic gold, silver or bronze is Saturday, July 27.
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