U.S. Swimming Team Dominates Medal Tally but Trails in Gold

The U.S. Olympic swimming team has amassed 15 medals over four days at La Defense Arena but secured only two golds, with most being silver and bronze. Despite reaching the podium in every event on Tuesday, including a notable bronze by Regan Smith and a silver relay, the Americans trail their Australian rivals in gold medals.

The favorite colors for the red, white, and blue at the Olympic swimming pool are silver and bronze.

Through four days at La Defense Arena, the mighty U.S. team has amassed a haul of 15 medals, but only two of them are gold. Seven silvers and six bronzes round out the tally.

The Americans reached the medal podium in all three events Tuesday night, securing runner-up spots, with Regan Smith claiming bronze after falling to Australian rival Kaylee McKeown in the women's 100-meter backstroke. Smith was the world-record holder after an astounding performance at the U.S. trials last month, but McKeown came out on top in the race that really mattered.

Despite their dominant total medal count, the United States trails Australia in the tally of gold medals, with the Australians boasting four victories. Italy has matched the Americans with two wins, while swimmers from seven other nations have also claimed gold, signaling the sport's growing global competitiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)