Athletes from south east London have significantly contributed to TEAM GB's Olympic success over the years.

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece in 776 BC as a religious festival honouring Zeus and continued for nearly 12 centuries until they were banned in 393 AD.

Revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, the modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece, featuring 241 athletes from 14 countries.

Today, the Olympics have grown into a global event held every four years, including both Summer and Winter Games, with thousands of athletes from around the world competing.

Prior to this year’s Paris Olympic games, south east London athletes have collectively secured 31 medals: 10 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze.

This data highlights the achievements across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lewisham, showcasing the region's sporting talent.

Here’s a comparison of medal counts across other London areas, illustrating how south east London stands among its peers in driving the capital’s Olympic success.

*Data does not include medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics

West London - 45 golds, 28 silver, 25 bronze = 98

(Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster)

South - 22 golds, 26 silver, 13 bronze = 61

(Sutton, Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark)

South West - 20 golds, 16 silver, 23 bronze = 59

(Richmond-upon-Thames, Kingston-upon-Thames, Merton, Wandsworth)

North West - 15 golds, 21 silver, 19 bronze = 55

(Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Camden)

East - 15 golds, 12 silver, 10 bronze = 37

(Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Tower Hamlets)

South east - 10 golds, 12 silver, 9 bronze = 31

(Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham)

North - 8 golds, 9 silver, 7 bronze = 24

(Enfield, Haringey, Islington)

North east - 4 golds, 14 silver, 10 bronze = 28

(Hackney, Waltham Forest, Redbridge)

When looking at which area of London has driven the capital’s success, west London tops the charts with 98 medals including 45 golds.

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They include legends such as Daley Thompson, from Notting Hill, and Seb Coe, from Chiswick, as well as a total of 22 rowers drawn from places like Fulham and Kensington.

South London sits second with 61 medals, 18 of which were won in track and field.

West London’s dominance extends into south west and north west London who are third and fourth respectively.

Their notable residents include brothers Reggie and Laurie Doherty from Wimbledon – who won a combined five golds in tennis between 1900 and 1908 – and more recent boxing stars Audley Harrison and James DeGale, both of whom hail from Brent.