Team USA Paris 2024 predictions: breakout stars to a seismic basketball shock

Will the US top the medal table? Will we see the arrival of a new global star? Our writers answer the biggest questions as the Olympics get underway

Medal count winner …

USA. In terms of overall medals, it’ll be a wide margin. In terms of gold medals it’ll be a bit narrower because China so thoroughly dominates diving and table tennis. For the first week or so, China may be ahead, but USA’s track and field contingent will take charge in week two. BD