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[perfectchaos007]

Stop fighting, Europe wins anyway.

EU countries combined did win more medals than the US. Population of those country's aside, a fair way to determine US v. EU is to take the number of athletes representing US and EU then dividing that by the number of medals won. Assuming US basketball wins, the US will have won 46 gold medals with 555 athletes. Now I wonder what that ratio looks like with the EU

 

[AndyVirus]

Do they have the contract for Tokyo?

Yeah, until 2022.

 

[giga]

It's halftime right?

I'm trying to tune into the stream and getting nothing but commercials

3q

 

[Baroquemantic]

Serbia looks deflated

 

[LyleLanley]

EU countries combined did win more medals than the US. Population of those country's aside, a fair way to determine US v. EU is to take the number of athletes representing US and EU then dividing that by the number of medals won. Assuming US basketball wins, the US will have won 46 gold medals with 555 athletes. Now I wonder what that ratio looks like with the EU

How about weighted medals by team size? http://www.medalspercapita.com/#medals-by-team-size:2016

 

[SalvaPot]

Wasn't that hours ago.

I guess I am watching a re-run x). Its still exciting.

 

[Pedrito]

Damn, this whole dick measuring contest...

The medal table is so inconsequential. Tomorrow morning, we're going back to Trump, unemployment, Brexit, terrorism, strikes, racism, deficits, syrian civil wal, political crisis, etc. It won't matter who, for one day, was the best at controlling dancing horses, throwing an heavy metal ball or swimming backward. It's silly fun for two weeks, but that's it.

The only real positive thing that can come out of this is a child being inspired and taking up a sport. Or an adult deciding to go for a run or a bike ride after watching all these fit people compete.

 

[Frankfurter]

All this medal counting and spinning it... Olympic spirit at its best.

 

[Addnan]

You couldn't make it up, except Ryan Lochte did. lol. That line made me laugh out.

 

[giga]

All this medal counting and spinning it... Olympic spirit at its best.

Found the indian fan.

I'm kidding. Not a fan either.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

If people are throwing EU in, then throw Puerto Rico's gold into the US count!!

THIS IS FUCKING STUPID and you should feel ashamed you care about medal count at all. It's about the athletes.

 

[jabintendo]

The U.K. Absolutely smashed these games. The US did well but swimming is so over represented it's unbelievable . I do t know what to say but well done team GB and I wish we could emulate your talents.

We are no different. We dominate the indoor cycling events. Without those events we would also like slide down the table.

 

[FtsH]

If someone can invent a counting method to put India on top of the ranking, I'd love to see that....

 

[Mimosa97]

TAIWAN NUMBA ONE

AMERICA NUMBA FOUR

 

[boxter432]

US could get a shot clock violation every possession and still win handily.

 

[everyday math]

U.S basketball is a thing of beauty

 

[Zackat]

Golden State Warriors lookin pretty good right now

 

[giga]

If someone can invent a counting method to put India on top of the ranking, I'd love to see that....

Medals per naan consumed.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Sorry, not sure what you mean by 'nice try though'? The U.K. Has by far and away done the best for their country population/gdp , it isn't even a debate. I wish my country could have done so well.

But you live in London. Don't act like you're a neutral party here

As the planet becomes more and more inter connected, I wonder where would be the natural capital. All studies seem to land on either London or New York.

I am biased towards London. When I wake up here, I feel the pulse of the world beating. It is difficult to describe but London feels like the natural capital of the world.

What are your thoughts? Which city do you think should take the crown? Very interested to hear your thoughts.

 

[Linkified]

Medals per naan consumed.

Wouldn't that put Team GB on top as one of our national dishes is Chicken Tika Masala with Rice and a Nann?

 

[| Praxis |]

If someone can invent a counting method to put India on top of the ranking, I'd love to see that....

They're working on it

 

[Bold One]

Do they have the contract for Tokyo?

I assume so, but beware the money men.

Fact is the wall to wall coverage is part of the success of Team GB.

 

[everyday math]

You know your feeling insecure about medal counts when you need to make a thread for it.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Fuck these perfectly loading HD ads and the minute long loads and constant stutter if the 240p stream

 

[Frankfurter]

If people are throwing EU in, then throw Puerto Rico's gold into the US count!!

THIS IS FUCKING STUPID and you should feel ashamed you care about medal count at all. It's about the athletes.

Out of curiosity, why isn't pPuerto Rico included in the US total? I know it's not a proper US state, but it's still Kind of part of the US, isn't it?

 

[darkwing-buck]

US stepping on Serbia's throat rn, no mercy

 

[everyday math]

US stepping on Serbia's throat rn, no mercy

Yep. Technical called.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Out of curiosity, why isn't pPuerto Rico included in the US total? I know it's not a proper US state, but it's still Kind of part of the US, isn't it?

It is absolutely part if the US. PR having an Olympic team was a political move decades ago by the non statehood party. Give the impression that we are seperate. A huge majority of the PR athletes obviously try out for the US team first as that is where the money is.

 

[killer_clank]

The BBCs montages at the end of sporting events are always incredible.

 

[giga]

#freebarnes

 

[Elfforkusu]

#freebarnes

:lol

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

Out of curiosity, why isn't pPuerto Rico included in the US total? I know it's not a proper US state, but it's still Kind of part of the US, isn't it?

The IOC states that it is autonomous enough to qualify as its own country.

 

[KillerMan91]

While UK did pretty amazingly in these olympics to be completely fair they are pretty much non factor in Winter Olympics. All US, Russia and Germany usually win decent amount of medals at winter games. Those winter sports also require funding and decent talent pool.

 

[CelticKnight]

Serbia are just phoning it in at this point.

I would usually consider switching over to another sport, but they're all finished.

 

[Chumly]

The U.K. Absolutely smashed these games. The US did well but swimming is so over represented it's unbelievable . I do t know what to say but well done team GB and I wish we could emulate your talents.

It's absolutely hilarious to shit on swimming when GB got a disportionate amount of golds from indoor cycling which is most of the most inaccessible sports at the olympics.

There are a ton of nations that dominate in a few sports. China in diving, table tennis, weightlifting etc. US in swimming and track and field. GB in indoor cycling etc. Dont be salty that your nation doesn't dominate in something else.

 

[Bold One]

While UK did pretty amazingly in these olympics to be completely fair they are pretty much non factor in Winter Olympics. All US, Russia and Germany usually win decent amount of medals at winter games. Those winter sports also require funding and decent talent pool.

Winter in the UK is something we have to put up with.

Snow means the infrastructure comes to a grinding halt, we don't have any mountains to perfect any sort of skiing or snowboarding. We have some decent athletes in the single bobsledding but all in all not many care for the Winter games.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Serbia are just phoning it in at this point.

I would usually consider switching over to another sport, but they're all finished.

yep. Everyone is forced to watch this game if you want live olympics action.

 

[milanbaros]

But you live in London. Don't act like you're a neutral party here

I'm a much bigger team USA supporter than team GB if that is what you are suggesting...?

 

[Ikuu]

It's absolutely hilarious to shit on swimming when GB got a disportionate amount of golds from indoor cycling which is most of the most inaccessible sports at the olympics.

There are a ton of nations that dominate in a few sports. China in diving, table tennis, weightlifting etc. US in swimming and track and field. GB in indoor cycling etc. Dont be salty that your nation doesn't dominate in something else.

Sounding a little salty yourself.

 

[Addnan]

I'm just glad we have now started doing good enough for everyone to try to shit on our parade.

 

[Proelite]

Up 36 points, will Draymond play in 4th?

 

[giga]

Up 36 points, will Draymond play in 4th?

Let's hope not. I want blood.

 

[KillerMan91]

Winter in the UK is something we have to put up with.

Snow means the infrastructure comes to a grinding halt, we don't have any mountains to perfect any sort of skiing or snowboarding. We have some decent athletes in the single bobsledding but all in all not many care for the Winter games.

Oh. I get it why UK isn't better at Winter games but that directly leads to having extra funding and talent for summer sports compared to many other countries where winter sports are also popular.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Up 36 points, will Draymond play in 4th?

Could be, still time for him to cause an international incident by karate chopping some poor Serbian dude in the junk

 

[vpance]

Up 36 points, will Draymond play in 4th?

Nope, too busy with dick pics.

 

[illmatic22]

Stop, they're already dead.

 

[LyleLanley]

God damn it, I needed that dunk to go in.

 

[giga]

Stop, they're already dead.

We have to make sure they never rise again.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Good job, good effort, Serbia.

USA!

 

[KillerMan91]

Watching this basketball final makes me feel better about competition in ice hockey. At least while Canada is always the favorite you have several nations that can win the tournaments.