The correct answer is A. United States. The United States finished at the top of the table with 46 gold medals, followed by China with 26 gold medals and Great Britain with 27 gold medals. Russia was disqualified from the Olympics due to doping violations.
Option A: The United States finished at the top of the table with 46 gold medals, followed by China with 26 gold medals and Great Britain with 27 gold medals. The United States won gold medals in a variety of sports, including swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and basketball.
Option B: China finished in second place with 26 gold medals. China won gold medals in a variety of sports, including gymnastics, diving, and weightlifting.
Option C: Great Britain finished in third place with 27 gold medals. Great Britain won gold medals in a variety of sports, including cycling, rowing, and sailing.
Option D: Russia was disqualified from the Olympics due to doping violations. Russia had won 19 gold medals before being disqualified.
Option E: None of the above. The United States finished at the top of the table with 46 gold medals.