The USA is one of the most prolific nations in the Olympics. What factors have led to this dominance? (lemmy.world)

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[-] P00ptart@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Propaganda.

Since I was downvoted, i.e. we pumped a lot of money into our Olympics teams to win as many medals as possible as a sign of strength, to use as propaganda. As did the soviets.

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