Nevertheless , their number of first - place finishes ( 10 ) was one fewer than the Americans ' 11 .
The Greeks were by far the most successful nation in terms of total medals with 46 , 26 more than the United States of America .
Their number of first - place finishes ( 10 ) was one fewer than the Americans ' 11 .
The Greeks were by far the most successful nation in terms of total medals with 46 , 26 more than the United States of America .