The Paris Olympics is about to begin and once again countries around the world will try to win as many gold medals as possible in this great sporting event. Let us tell you which countries have won the most gold and medals in Olympic history. (PC-AFP)

America holds the record of winning the most gold medals in the Olympic Games, 1065. America is the only country that has won more than 1000 gold medals in the Olympic Games. Not only this, America also has 835 silver and 738 bronze medals to its name. America has won a total of 2638 gold medals. (PC-AFP)

The Soviet Union is in second place by winning 395 golds. Now the Soviet Union has broken up into many countries but it won a total of 1010 medals in 9 Olympic Games. (PC-AFP)

Great Britain is at number three with 285 gold medals. The population of this country is about 7 crores but this country has won 918 Olympic medals. (PC-AFP)

China is fourth and France is fifth in terms of winning the most gold medals. China has won 262 gold medals and France has won 223 gold medals. (PC-AFP)