We charted the top medal winners from all Summer Olympics, and the US is miles ahead

The Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro take place August 5-21. As athletes from around the world attempt to add to their countries' medal counts, the US remains the favorite.

Looking back through history, the US appears even more dominant.

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