Rio 2016 Latest Medal Count: How Far Ahead Is USA Over China, Australia, Italy And Others?

Once again banking on its dominate poolside performances, the United States widened its overall medal lead over China by two after Monday’s events at the 2016 Rio Games but remains knotted with the Chinese in gold.

As of publication time Tuesday morning, Team USA increased its medal tally to 19, claiming seven altogether Monday, including two gold after swimmer Ryan Murphy won men’s 100-meter backstroke and Lillia King took down the women’s 100-meter breaststroke.