Russia finished second on 10 ( four golds ) , Spain claimed third place with eight ( four golds ) , while China finished fourth with 14 medals ( three golds ) . Lochte wins two golds on last day of world short - course swimming championships . In all , Lochte claims a total seven medals at the championships in Paris . Spain 's María Belmonte Garcia is top female swimmer with three golds and one silver . United States tops the medal table with 12 gold and silver in total .
Lochte wins two golds on last day of world short - course swimming championships . In all , Lochte claims a total seven medals at the championships in Paris . Spain 's María Belmonte Garcia is top female swimmer with three golds and one silver . United States tops the medal table with 12 gold and silver in total .