As of the 2008 Summer Olympics the United States still holds the lead but it does get a little confusing about exactly where the former Soviet Union (Russia and several other countries) fits on the list. The former Soviet Union is second but Russia is #13 on the list.
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United States (USA) - 2299
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Soviet Union (URS) - 1010
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Great Britain - 715
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France (FRA) - 636
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Germany (GER) - 529
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