United States sets record; wins most medals in Winter Olympics history

The United States has won 37 medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics, which is the highest amount ever won by any country. To those of you who might say "well, Canada and Germany had more golds," guess what? Most of the bronze and silver medals are either a few hundredths of a second, a slight judging bias, or any amount of miniscule factors away from being golds. The United States has proven once again that it can produce more top athletes overall than any other country in the world, and that it encourages its athletes to follow their dreams without the use of any coercive measures or government-initiated programs.

Not only that, but the United States has set this record at one of the most disorganized, disorderly, haphazard, deficient winter olympic games in history. Congratulations to the United States on this achievment.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100228/D9E566SG0.html

Canada sets record for most gold medals. It's all about the gold baby! Nice try though America, maybe next time.

Where's your god now Canada?TheHimura

[QUOTE="TheHimura"]Where's your god now Canada?bluezy

So true.

Wait. If "Most of the bronze and silver medals are either a few hundredths of a second, a slight judging bias, or any amount of miniscule factors away from being golds", aren't the 4th, 5th, 6th, etc. places either a few hundredths of a second, a slight judging bias, or any amount of miniscule factors away from being bronze and silver?
:lol: flawed logic.
and all the athletes in the Olympics are "top athletes". It's kind of how you make it to the Olympics. >_________>

Either way, congrats USA,
and congrats Canda for breaking the record for the most goals

yes those shots at Canada in your post are not obvious at all. Everyone knows the weather in Vancouver is very mild, which was somewhat confusing as to why they got the Games anyway.

It does not matter Canada got the most Golds ever by a country, and that was with some athletes underperforming. Yes the States did great coming away with the most medals and my hat is off to ya, but dont try and undermine what Canada did

A lot of bitterness in this thread, can't we just be happy Canada got the most gold and America most medals? :?

Canada Canuck and Uncle Sam would not be pleased with the foolishness in this thread.

USA 37> Canada 26nick_manthe

Canada 14 > USA 9

Most medals = most golds

I like to think USA and Canada are equal :)

USA 37> Canada 26nick_manthe

IOC measures medal standings with golds. So do I. GO CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes those shots at Canada in your post are not obvious at all. Everyone knows the weather in Vancouver is very mild, which was somewhat confusing as to why they got the Games anyway.

It does not matter Canada got the most Golds ever by a country, and that was with some athletes underperforming. Yes the States did great coming away with the most medals and my hat is off to ya, but dont try and undermine what Canada did

Colin1192

Because last Winter we had over 3 feet of snow, although the temperature is mild most of the time, we do get enough snow to host the olympics. In fact, this is polar opposite of last winter. Take this into consideration, the local 3 mountains (Cypress, Grouse, Seymour) where a bunch of the events are held, usually never close due to lack of snow during December- February. Whistler is always stellar.

[QUOTE="nick_manthe"]USA 37> Canada 26bluezy

This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. Treflis

The United States has won 37 medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics, which is the highest amount ever won by any country. To those of you who might say "well, Canada and Germany had more golds," guess what? Most of the bronze and silver medals are either a few hundredths of a second, a slight judging bias, or any amount of miniscule factors away from being golds. The United States has proven once again that it can produce more top athletes overall than any other country in the world, and that it encourages its athletes to follow their dreams without the use of any coercive measures or government-initiated programs.

Not only that, but the United States has set this record at one of the most disorganized, disorderly, haphazard, deficient winter olympic games in history. Congratulations to the United States on this achievment.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100228/D9E566SG0.html

Elephant_Couple

Sorry buddy but that is not the case. USA are far from impressive if you consider the amount of athletes they brought to the game. The only reason they won so many medals is because USA also has the most number of athletes.

Here is the table:

USA - 215 Athletes - (Gold 9) (Silver 15) (Bronze 13) Total = 37

Germany - 153 Athletes -(Gold 10) (Silver 13) (Bronze 7) Total = 30

Canada - 206 Athletes -(Gold 14) (Silver 7) (Bronze 5) Total = 26

South Korea - 46 Athletes -(Gold 6) (Silver 6) (Bronze 2) Total = 14

Germany & South Korea did far better than USA if you consider the amount of medals they won with the amount of athletes they had. USA only won big cause they had a big number of athletes and there is a higher chance of you getting the most medals. It's even more impressive if you look at the Gold medals tally. Germany won more Gold medals than USA and they had 62 athletes less. South Korea won 6 medals only 3 short of USA but they had a massive 169 less athletes at the games.

And Gold is also far more important than Silver, Bronze.

Gold>>>>Silver>>>>Bronze

[QUOTE="Treflis"][QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. SaintLeonidas

I am going to have to disagree with you on that.

I knwo for a fact that my dad is stronger

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. Treflis

Obviously its even worse then that, like argueing about two dads neither of them met.

congrats to canada for the most golds but it makes me lol when you guys say you won the olympics. it's like the losing basketball team saying "we hit more 3's!"

if your not first your last . its not shocking with by far the biggest team american won the most .

This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]This thread is making my head hurt with USA and Canada fans argueing two ridiculous points as if they had something to do in earing those medals.. LZ71

.. Its not neccesarly that its just sad how people are argueing about it, as if they were personally responsible in some way to earning the medal.

A lot of bitterness in this thread, can't we just be happy Canada got the most gold and America most medals? :?

Overrated_Hero

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"][QUOTE="Treflis"] It's Patriotism against Patriotism. Kinda like two five years olds arguing over who's dad is the strongest.Colin1192

I am going to have to disagree with you on that.

I knwo for a fact that my dad is stronger

Guys, guys, we're looking at this the wrong way here. Canada has the most gold, USA has the most medals.... that means North America beat Europe. 8)SeraphimGoddess

Guys, guys, we're looking at this the wrong way here. Canada has the most gold, USA has the most medals.... that means North America beat Europe. 8)SeraphimGoddess

[QUOTE="nick_manthe"]USA 37> Canada 26bluezy

[QUOTE="TheHimura"]Where's your god now Canada?bluezy

a winter country wins most gold in their Olympics? Yea, they better freaking win it..but sadly they didn't get most medals which makes me lolMaddenBowler10

Happy for the U.S they have a lot of great athletes who poured there hearts out. Also happy for my country for winning the most gold medals on record and we have a lower population then California! Quite a achievement for us.

Europe consists of more nations though.Treflis

The United States has won 37 medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics, which is the highest amount ever won by any country. To those of you who might say "well, Canada and Germany had more golds," guess what? Most of the bronze and silver medals are either a few hundredths of a second, a slight judging bias, or any amount of miniscule factors away from being golds. The United States has proven once again that it can produce more top athletes overall than any other country in the world, and that it encourages its athletes to follow their dreams without the use of any coercive measures or government-initiated programs.

Not only that, but the United States has set this record at one of the most disorganized, disorderly, haphazard, deficient winter olympic games in history. Congratulations to the United States on this achievment.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100228/D9E566SG0.html

Elephant_Couple

. Also happy for my country for winning the most gold medals on record and we have a lower population then California!XileLord