I’d say yes unless the US government starts paying big money for medals. How can you compete against a communist country that tests 3-5 years old and takes them from their parents?
The old Soviet Union use to dominate the Olympics. Why should China be any different using the same state-run sport schools?
It’s pretty much given that China will not win as many gold as 2008 since they won’t have home field advantage, but I think it’s depended on whether US can reestablish itself on Track and Field events. US traditionally did pretty well on track and field but is not doing well this time around.
perhaps, a country that does well at their home olympics often does very well at the next… as all the investment in training often has long term benefits… I think their success at these games will give China a boost… I reckon they’ll be after the overall tally as well in 2012..
Yes I think so
as China is very strong in individual sports and there are more gold medals to be won in individuals than teams.
But American will still the the best in any team sports, which is not likely to change…
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I’d say yes unless the US government starts paying big money for medals. How can you compete against a communist country that tests 3-5 years old and takes them from their parents?
The old Soviet Union use to dominate the Olympics. Why should China be any different using the same state-run sport schools?
It’s pretty much given that China will not win as many gold as 2008 since they won’t have home field advantage, but I think it’s depended on whether US can reestablish itself on Track and Field events. US traditionally did pretty well on track and field but is not doing well this time around.
perhaps, a country that does well at their home olympics often does very well at the next… as all the investment in training often has long term benefits… I think their success at these games will give China a boost… I reckon they’ll be after the overall tally as well in 2012..
Yes I think so
as China is very strong in individual sports and there are more gold medals to be won in individuals than teams.
But American will still the the best in any team sports, which is not likely to change…
great britain will probably do well. if china works hard enough, there is a good chance.
Great Britain might win the most gold medals since they have home team advantage.
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My Magic 8 Ball says “ask me again later”.
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