crashcarson15 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Is America the only country that tabulates medal standings by total medals won? It seems if I go to one of the US sports websites, the U.S. is ranked #1, if I go to any non-US website, China is ranked #1 and it's done by gold medals only...Not that it matters today. We've got both leads by a good amount. Also as someone mentioned above, very interesting that UEFA had such a bad showing in soccer and CONCACAF in particular had such a great showing.I wonder what chart the Americans would use if China had more medals, but the US more Golds? Personally total medals has always seemed a crazy way of listing a medal table! Why should 3rd be worth as much as a gold in a medal table?It's like this year, the American way is congratulating the Russians on a bunch of "we're not the best in this but we're good enough to get silver or bronze"s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epiphanic Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Is America the only country that tabulates medal standings by total medals won? It seems if I go to one of the US sports websites, the U.S. is ranked #1, if I go to any non-US website, China is ranked #1 and it's done by gold medals only...Not that it matters today. We've got both leads by a good amount. Also as someone mentioned above, very interesting that UEFA had such a bad showing in soccer and CONCACAF in particular had such a great showing.I wonder what chart the Americans would use if China had more medals, but the US more Golds? Personally total medals has always seemed a crazy way of listing a medal table! Why should 3rd be worth as much as a gold in a medal table?Because in America, it's not about quality, it's about quantity! "In the arena of logic, I fight unarmed."I tweet & tumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 It's like Canada "Winning" the Winter Olympics having the most Gold, well having the third most medals. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 It's like Canada "Winning" the Winter Olympics having the most Gold, well having the third most medals.But they did. Canada had the highest number of the best athletes in their respective sports in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Mexico looks like they will get the gold, 2-0 15 minutes left! BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hulk pulled one back for Brazil and Oscar missed a very late header that would have been the equalizer. Congratulations to Mexico, they'll be a real contender when 2014 comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I almost forgot the most bizarre event: The Race Walk! BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hulk pulled one back for Brazil and Oscar missed a very late header that would have been the equalizer. Congratulations to Mexico, they'll be a real contender when 2014 comes around.Oscar's gonna be a grouch for weeks to come after missing that one, from point-blank range no less.I almost forgot the most bizarre event: The Race Walk!What's next, the Race Shuffle (i.e. both feet must be on the ground at all times)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Watching the Olympic track events reminds me of my elementary school glory. I fondly remember my Grade 8 meet when I won a medal of every color: bronze in the 100m, silver in the 200m, and gold in the 100m relay. But my friend stole my thunder that day, winning gold in said events. I guess you could have considered him the Usain Bolt of that meet. I haven't done track since then, but I've decided I'm going to join my school team this year. That's right, I'm coming out of retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I could care less about the soccer match itself. I just find it badass that there's a guy on the team named Hulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 What's next, the Race Shuffle (i.e. both feet must be on the ground at all times)? Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Watching wrestling (which admittedly I don't know a lot about), the US guys seem to be getting screwed in the scoring, by what the announcers are saying at least whenever they match against Azerbaijan, which if you remember is the country that had the boxing "match-buying" controversy. Think that spilled over into wrestling? Not saying because it's against US. Could've been whoever they went up against. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Canada got disqualified from the 100m realy. That's a tough pill to swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I wonder what chart the Americans would use if China had more medals, but the US more Golds? Personally total medals has always seemed a crazy way of listing a medal table! Why should 3rd be worth as much as a gold in a medal table?Because the medal count is about counting total medals, not just "most gold medals".As far as I know, there's no trophy given out for most golds or most medals won by the IOC. Why get so worked up about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonBlue Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The IOC has said they do not recognize countries as most medal winners.Regarding medal count, I feel like American media has always listed it by total medals, regardless of whether the US was on top or not in any given games. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be." -Peter Gibbons RIP Demitra #38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Btw, in the final medal count, the U.S. led in both gold AND total, so the point is moot for this year at least. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 This HAS to be the best sports photo this year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Btw, in the final medal count, the U.S. led in both gold AND total, so the point is moot for this year at least.1 Gold Medal. 12 Players. 23 Eyebrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Well, Canada's goal was to finish top-12, and ended up 13th (2 out of 12th)- not bad. However, we were the only country that had 9+ medals with only 1 gold, which leaves a bit to be desired. Don't get me wrong, I'm proud of our athletes and satisfied with how Canada did, but we still could've done a bit better. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Summer funding still wasn't near what it was in Vancouver I believe. That needs to pick up, anyways tremendous Olympics. Proud of Canada! JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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