Men
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Paris [1] | Devon and Somerset Wanderers Great Britain
| French Athletic Club Union France
| Only two teams competed |
| 1904-2024 | Not included in the Olympic program | ||
| 2028 Los Angeles [2] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
This is the complete list of Olympic medallists in Cricket.
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Paris [1] | Devon and Somerset Wanderers Great Britain
| French Athletic Club Union France
| Only two teams competed |
| 1904-2024 | Not included in the Olympic program | ||
| 2028 Los Angeles [2] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Los Angeles [2] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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