USA’s Glittering Olympics Games Medals The United States of America has been a dominant force at the Olympics Games, bagging an impressive number of medals across various sports disciplines. We’ll take a tour through the glittering medals won by Team USA, highlighting significant moments and notable athletes. 1896 - 1924: Early Years of Dominance The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The United States made a promising debut, with its athletes winning 14 medals, including 4 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze.