2016 Rio Olympics & Medal Count Thread

[chuckz28]

Looking at the men's 100m relay track and field. Those Jamaicans, other than bolt, have some awfully round delts compared to everyone else competing... And they always win and break the records. They be on androgens.

[Bouncer]

Did anyone see the NBC film yesterday on Marta and Bela Karolyi? Simply amazing people. They started with nothing and built a dynasty as the head of the US Womens Olympic team. I highly recommend you watch it if you can find it again. Just brilliant.

[Mr I]

Bit like the lb for lb argument. Frank Zane VS Dorian... ;) What did you always say about that? At the end of the day Dorian would smash him to bits regardless.

Or like me Vs Rado:rofl:

On that basis you win the argument:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[Bouncer]

Bit like the lb for lb argument. Frank Zane VS Dorian... ;) What did you always say about that? At the end of the day Dorian would smash him to bits regardless.

[Mr I]

total EU population including England 515 million.

total US population 315 million.

EU has 200 million more people.

so not exactly proportionate.

So work out the gold medals pro rata? Europe wind hands down.

Listen don't get bitter, I'm satisfied that out colony is doing ok over there

[Bouncer]

It's merely a more proportionate geographical comparison.

total EU population including England 515 million.

total US population 315 million.

EU has 200 million more people.

so not exactly proportionate.

[Mr I]

hilarious especially considering your recent enthusiasm about exiting the EU. now you want to show some sort imagined win over the US. hahaha

It's merely a more proportionate geographical comparison. I want no part of the EU and we are already showing how tough we are without it despite the scaremongerors.

I think it's fair to say that if we had the population you have we would be competing for the lead. But as things stand im proud

[Bouncer]

Out of date but;

hilarious especially considering your recent enthusiasm about exiting the EU. now you want to show some sort imagined win over the US. hahaha

[Mr I]

Out of date but;

[Mr I]

And you are basically British ;)

[Mr I]

Serious question... why is it that we (USA) has the most elite athletes? There's not another country that even comes close.

Because you take care of your athletes very well. It's commendable.

But when you say no other country comes close, recognise that my country would probably fit within one of your states!

Your population is probably in the order of 5 times that of mine and at this point you have less than twice the golds we have.

Lbs for lb were pretty successful along with Jamaica and others.

Definitely big props to the USA though they are a bit to watch

[Scrumhalf]

Rich country, great grass roots development system, lots of money spent on sports development. Add the large population (greater talent pool) and you have all the ingredients of success.

[redback]

Serious question... why is it that we (USA) has the most elite athletes? There's not another country that even comes close.

Thats right. So per capita you aren't really that great lol.

[Chadd77]

Serious question... why is it that we (USA) has the most elite athletes? There's not another country that even comes close.

[Scrumhalf]

Ashton Eaton kicked ass. Greatest athlete in the world.