Allyson Felix's 11 Olympic medals rank among the most for USC in part 10 of the Ramblin' to Paris series, focusing on the universities with the most Olympic medals.

The Big Picture

The Pac-12 and Big 10 lead in Olympic medals won by alumni, while the ACC lags behind significantly.

By the Numbers
  • USC leads with 337 medals, followed by Stanford with 328 and UCLA with 286.
  • Top 10 schools through Tokyo 2021 include Texas and Michigan tied at 166 medals, and Harvard with 112.
State of Play
  • California schools dominate the top spots with strong non-revenue sports programs.
  • Stanford inched closer to USC during Tokyo 2021, highlighting California's Olympic success.
What's Next

Future Olympics may see shifts in the university rankings as athletes retire and new talents emerge.

Bottom Line

California universities lead the way in Olympic success, showcasing the impact of strong athletic programs on medal counts.