Why is there 302 medals

Russia won 27 golds in Athens and was third in the medals table. The Soviet Union had topped the table seven times since and earned the most golds in a Games that was not subject of a boycott -- 55 in China won its first Summer Games title at the Olympics in Los Angeles, which was boycotted by most of the Soviet bloc.

In total it won 15 golds in That total fell to five in since when the total has climbed steadily. Writing by Robert Woodward. China won only four gold medals in track and field and swimming in the last two Olympics combined.

By contrast, the United States has won slightly more than half its overall medals in the last two games in swimming and track and field. Foreigners often have a hard time learning Chinese names, but they might have to with the medal chase so close.

China won six of eight golds in Athens and could do as well again. China took three of five golds in badminton in Athens. Home-field advantage A powerful array of about athletes — only the American delegation will be larger — will be boosted by the all important home-field advantage. Add to this dozens of foreign coaches — Lithuanians, Serbs, Japanese, Spaniards, Americans and Russians to name just a few — directing everything from water polo to baseball, basketball to rowing, and synchronized swimming to soccer.

Capousek said he was ousted for making changes in training and team rules. However, communication problems still occur in this process. Predicting the final medal total — gold, silver and bronze — is a small industry, and the methodologies of picking the winners are as varied as the forecasts.

At least two neutral forecasters are picking China to overtake the United States, and at least one is picking the Americans to hold on.

Of course, the official line from the United States says China is favored, and Chinese officials are picking the Americans. The United States and Russia are still well above our level. Buy More - Save More. High Relief American Football Medal.

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