The Soviet Union dominated gymnastics for decades, winning 182 medals (73 gold, 67 silver, 42 bronze) from 1952 to 1988.
The United States has been a powerhouse in gymnastics since the 1980s, especially in women's artistic gymnastics, winning 134 medals (46 gold, 38 silver, 50 bronze) from 1936 to 2016.
Japan has excelled in men's artistic gymnastics, winning 110 medals (34 gold, 36 silver, 40 bronze) from 1928 to 2016, including 9 consecutive team titles from 1960 to 1976.
Germany has a long tradition in gymnastics, dating back to the 19th century, winning 58 medals (11 gold, 26 silver, 21 bronze) from 1896 to 2016, both as a unified and a divided nation.
Hungary has been a consistent performer in gymnastics, winning 48 medals (13 gold, 14 silver, 21 bronze) from 1896 to 2016, with notable gymnasts such as Agnes Keleti and Zoltan Magyar.