The modern Olympic Games have been held every four years since 1896. The following is a list of the winning countries of the most gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Olympics since its inception in 1896:

Most gold medals:

• United States (1,022)
• Soviet Union (395)
• Great Britain (273)
• China (251)
• Germany (241)

Most silver medals:

• United States (763)
• Soviet Union (319)
• Great Britain (252)
• China (195)
• Germany (214)

Most bronze medals:

• United States (665)
• Soviet Union (282)
• Great Britain (242)
• China (206)
• Germany (187)

Note: The Olympic Games were not held in 1916, 1940, and 1944 due to World Wars I and II.