MEXICO CITY â More than 22,700 people have been killed in Mexico's drug war since a U.S.-backed military crackdown on cartels began more than three years ago, according to a government report.
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Ukraine has won 96 medals (28 gold, 22 silver, 48 bronze) in Summer Olympic competition and 5 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) in Winter Olympic competition. Swimmer Yana Klochkova has won the most medals for Ukraine with 5 (4 gold, 1 silver). Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Ukraine has won 96 medals (28 gold, 22 silver, 48 bronze) in Summer Olympic competition and 5 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) in Winter Olympic competition.
It's not just athletes pursuing Olympic glory. For the countries competing in the games, leading the gold, silver, and bronze medal count is a matter of national â and international â pride and prestige. The United States leads the world in the all-time standings with 900-plus gold medals won over the years, according to NBC Olympics.