As the 2012 London Olympics continue, the United States and China are leading the world in medals. The U.S. has a total of 18 medals while the China has 17.

The U.S. has won 6 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze. China has 9 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze.

In third place, Japan has a total of 11; 1 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals. Italy trails them with 8; 2 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.

France has seven and remains in 5th place. They own 3 gold with 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

There are 15 different events scheduled for the London Olympics on Monday, with a number of U.S. hopefuls ready to snatch the gold and overtake China in the medal count.

The USA has caught up to their chief rivals in medal count following Monday's swimming victories, including a gold medal from Missy Franklin in the women's 100m backstroke.

This is her second medal after earning a bronze in the 4x100 relay over the weekend. Her win completed a sweep for the United States after Matthew Grevers also won the gold in the men's 100m backstroke.

Tuesday medals will be handed out in swimming, diving, fencing, judo, equestrian, shooting and weightlifting as well.

Click here for the full medal count list and names of athletes who've won them.