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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[-] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 6 points 3 months ago

Populous and rich. See also: China

[-] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago

Money. Sports is big money in the USA.

[-] P00ptart@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months 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.

[-] aninnymoose@lemm.ee 5 points 3 months ago

Money/resources.

[-] sprack@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

College sports.

[-] deuleb_biezelbob@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago

Glowy

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