The euphoria of hosting the 1992 Games seems a distant memory for Spain. After a respectable haul of seven golds in Rio 2016, their performance in Tokyo four years later was a stark contrast, with a disappointing tally of just three gold medals.

💃🏽 Prediction: Total OVER 18.5 @ 1.75

With 364 athletes bearing the Bandera de Espana across 31 disciplines in Paris, can they put together an improved performance? The nation has some promising names in their squad, as they look to excel in France.

Read on as we break down Spain’s best medal chances at the 2024 Olympics. From outlining where they’re most likely to podium, to whether or not they’ll cover the over/under market for total medals, we cover it all.

Analyzing Spain’s 2024 Paris Olympics squad, we believe Spain will win more than 18.5 medals total, netting five gold medals along the way. Here’s our Olympic 2024 medal prediction for Spain:

• Soccer: Armed with an arsenal of accolades and boasting a near-unbeatable record of 23 wins in their last 25 matches, the Spanish women’s football team arrives in Paris as a legitimate gold medal contender. The current World champions arguably have the strongest roster in international soccer right now, so anything but gold will be a huge disappointment for La Roja feminine. The Spanish men’s side also feature some exceptional talents and will be one of the usual suspects in the gold medal race. 
• Tennis: With the legendary 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal and this year’s Roland Garros victor, Carlos Alcaraz, leading the charge, Spain boasts a formidable duo on their beloved clay surface. Playing at the very same venue as the French Open hands the Spaniards a significant advantage as well.
• Athletics: The 20km walk could be a medal march for Spain. A trio of athletes – Diego Garcia, Paul McGrath, and Alvaro Martin – are all contenders, showcasing Spain’s depth in the event. World Champion Maria Perez, meanwhile, seeks to defend her title and bring home another gold.
• Canoeing: Teresa Portela, a seven-Games veteran, eyes one last shot at glory in sprint kayak after her Tokyo silver. Maialen Chourraut, a slalom legend with a full medal set, seeks to upgrade her recent World Championship silver to Parisian gold at 41.

Spain are primed for a major comeback in Paris, thanks to a roster of star athletes across multiple disciplines and a strong showing in team events. Look for them to rewrite their Olympic story and potentially challenge for a top-10 finish, easily covering the 18.5 medal spread.

Comeback Year for Spanish Olympians

Spain’s Tokyo slump left a bitter taste. Undeterred, they’re plotting a redemption arc in Paris 2024. Their ultimate challenge? To scale the daunting peak of their Barcelona 1992 home-turf medal record.

Fueled by significant investment, Spain’s 1992 home Olympics yielded a dazzling return of 13 gold medals, seven silvers, and two bronzes. The years since, however, have seen a significant decline. 

Tokyo 2021 brought a mere three golds, eight silvers, and six bronzes, leaving Spain at a lowly 22nd place on the medal table. 

Matching Barcelona’s historic performance might be ambitious, but Spain has the tools to make significant strides in Paris. Their consistent strength in team sports, coupled with exceptional individual athletes, should see them climb the medals ladder on French soil.

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