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Victor asked in SportsOlympics · 9 years ago

Is it me or is the USA doing really good in the olympics this year(:?

I watched the olympics for 6 hours straight and they were killing.First and second then Second and first back to back

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  • 9 years ago
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    USA Usually Takes off in The Olympics

  • 9 years ago

    Correct. The USA has placed 1st in medal counts since 1996.

    1996 101 Medals (44 Gold, 32 Silver, 25 Bronze)

    2000 94 Medals (37 Gold, 24 Silver, 33 Bronze)

    2004 102 Medals (36 Gold, 39 Silver, 27 Bronze)

    2008 110 Medals (51 Gold, 21 Silver, 26 Bronze)

    (2012 Currently tied with China with 12)

    The USA continues to excel in Team Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball) , Swimming and Gymnastics.

  • 9 years ago

    China and the USA are tied in total medals. China has six golds though, the US has three

  • They are good :)

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  • 9 years ago

    they always do good :P

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