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The Num Num

Nice

So we are getting the results. Unfortunately they are mostly in sailing, swimming or cycling. Still, we cannot complain, what an awesome haul so far!

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	TOTAL
1	China	37	14	14	65
2	USA	20	22	25	67
3	Great Britain	12	7	8	27
4	Australia	11	10	12	33
5	Germany	9	6	7	22
6	South Korea	8	9	5	22
7	Japan	8	5	7	20
8	Russia	7	12	13	32
9	Italy	6	6	6	18
10	Ukraine	5	3	8	16

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tnn

Posted 8/18/2008.

Comments:

Crucifer says @ 7:02 am
In relation to population? In relation to economy?

Sailing and cycling - two sports that rely on kit (and the better the kit (and money investment), the better the chances of winning).

I'm not paying much attention to the Olympics, the fanfare isn't that great over here. Australia expects to win gold medals so getting 11 golds is better than average.

And that's really the thing, isn't it. Getting excited about 12 golds - we should be getting that all the time.