Hello, waiting for the Paris edition!!!

Now after Paris 2024 I’m saying Australia would be number 1 we did well in both Paris and Tokyo.

i think it is more accurate to counth the best all time by using data post WW2. before then there is far too much bias for host nations and geopolitics. and most countries neglected the games because they were not seen as a big deal yet.

Very good. I'm British and we have a tendency to think that practicing is cheating. If ever I win at golf (which is incredibly rare) my friends accuse me of practicing. Shock, Horror, How could I!? Also, look at Usain Bolt, how tall he is and how fast he runs, that is definitely cheating going in for the sprint, he should be made to enter a couple of sailing races or maybe something equestrian like the dressage, that should slow him down a bit. So I would propose that entrants for all the various sports should be chosen at random from a nation's population. Then we would really see how nations measure up against each other. Just a thought.

ONLY the USA do a medal table by the Grand Total of Gold, Silver, and Bronze. FACT, the ONLY count is by number of GOLD. IF there is a tie, then the number of Silver are used to differentiate. If another tie, then bronze. USA is backwards in doing a total number as it has historically artificially put the USA higher in rankings than actual. JOIN the rest of entire world = Learn to count Properly and whilst at it, use the METRIC system.

USA and China I would say 🇺🇸🇨🇳🥇

Yo when's the Paris Olympics vid coming?

As a Briton, I am proud of our Olympic success. But it is time we changed our national team to 'Team UK' Great Britain is merely our main island. It would be like calling the Philippines team 'Team Luzon' The United Kingdom is the name of this country and it is time our Olympic committee reflected that.

In Atlanta in 1996, Team GB got just 15 medals. In Rio 2016 we got 67. It is thought that after a nation hosts an Olympics the investment goes up. This is also true of China and Australia.

Norway, population just 5 million has some 576 medals Bangladesh, population 170 million - has NONE As i've mentioned elsewhere, investment is a big issue. I don't believe athletes are naturally better in some countries - rather I think developing countries invest less in sports because they have more pressing issues

Britain should certainly be in the conversation. Why? Because although the USA and former Soviet Union have tallied more overall medals they have a much bigger population. Germany (factoring in both the East and West tallies) has more than the UK but we have over 1,000 medals in total 3rd or 4th highest yet 22nd by population

The issue is more about investment than population even when per capita is considered The UK has 68 million people but over 1,000 medals in total (3rd or 4th overall) India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria all have much bigger populations than the UK but much fewer medals. The truth is in developing countries there is less investment in sport. This explains why (generally) wealthy European countries do so well. We got just 15 medals in Atlanta 1996 but topped 67 in Rio 2016 - after the successful haul in the Beijing games and especially after our home games in London, the government invested heavily in sports so Team GB is almost guaranteed now to surpass 60 medals per games

The population issue doesn't explain why the world's most populous nation - India - population - 1.4 billion - is so lacklustre with medals. 35 in total before Paris. It's former colonial power - Britain, population 68 million - now has over 1,000. Bangladesh, population approx. 170 million has NONE Sweden, the Netherlands and Hungary have much smaller populations yet have hundreds of medals each So it is too simplistic to say that bigger population countries get more medals. I think the real issue is investment in sport

I guess the next thing to think about is availability. Which would make this impossible. For example in the winter games the Netherlands would grade lower, because of the large amount of speed skate rings. But at the same time it has no mountains ( effectively ). And Jamaica hypothetically if they had won a medal with bobsleight that would/should skyrocket them. Just a thought :D

As a Canadian, I would also say we do well for the summer Olympics if you account for how little summer we actually get compared to every other country

Try multiplying their rank for total medals and their rank for medals per capita. The lowest number is the best. I back Australia to be close to the top that way.

There is no country medal count. It doesn't exist. WE made it up to show how great we are. Quit trying to compare countries.

i think this is your best video

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There aren’t 100m events, though. No nation is so small that they can’t have 1 representative for every event.

The main problem is the sport event that offers tons of medals. And many can predict 1 athlete can win more than 1 easily. Athletics and Swimming classes need to be revised.

Of course we in Australia already knew this but we're culturally modest :)

The Netherlands definitely deserve a mention. They have a lower population than Australia yet does well in both Olympics. On the other hand, Finland's success in the Summer Olympics is largely historical, nowadays they barely do well lol (hell, their last Summer Olympics gold was back in 2008)

I like this formula, but I'm 6 years in the future and would like to see it updated. I do notice that the prosperity of a nation seems to be an important factor, there is probably a correlation between Olympic success and GDP per capita.

Alternate title: How can we mess with the statistics of the Olympics to put someone besides Norway in first

But are you really surprised NORWAY did well at winter?

The really winners can be for each sport as a whole not per categories. So Gymnastics and Athletics count each ONE not several categories. For instance Football ⚽️ has one category and two genders. Total two possible golds 🥇 while gymnastics have like ten. So if you are good at gymnastics 🤸‍♀️but suck at football ⚽️ you win anyways and it’s a bit unfair so ⚽️ does not have more categories.

I dont agree. It should be ranked considering public budget invested per medal. US athletes need to pay themselves for their entire careers, usually very expensive ($200 per week, average sport). Then you you need to add transportation, accommodation, inscription fees, etc to travel to competitions from coast to coast. Most European countries support sports with public funds, which makes it easier. Grenada athletes, maybe, dont need to pay anything to leran and train for one of the sports available.

Can you do one for Paris? I’d assume Aus, NZ and the Netherlands are the top 3

Amazing approach. Would love to see attempts at addressing biases mentioned in conclusion. Weighing sports by overall number of global practitioners (maybe logarithmically to not completely rule out sports like breaking at Paris 2024 - great idea to introduce that sport btw).

Australia didn't surprise me. Their population is only about 20 mill but they send around 300 athletes and win around or under 80 - 100 medals

Cuba actually pulling weight in Summer Olympics lol😂

Only the US lists by medal count. The rest of world has always listed by golds. It’s never been about coming second or third.

Could you make This again for 2024 games I am to stupid to do al of that Great video btw

Netherlands won

I think the Impressiveness-O-Meter is the best (I am British)

loved this video

Great work

It’s Olympic, without s.

Exquisite video

I agree with this video entirely because of being born in Australia 🦘🦘🦘

Much as the live spectators, I wasn't able to watch it.

why do you use binomcdf instead of binompdf. I kinda suck in statistics, so this may be a stupid question. But I thought you were searching for the probability a country has a given amount of medals P(X=r) and not P(X<= r)

It appears that countries with high GDP per capita and smaller populations often hold a distinct advantage in the Olympics. This observation could be worth deeper analysis, as it raises questions about the underlying factors that contribute to success at this global event. Seems to indicate a high gdp per capita realizes talent to its highest potential, and population size eventually becomes a limiting factor the higher it gets. In my view, the Olympics should primarily be about honoring the athletes and their accomplishments, without allowing national pride or complex metrics to overshadow the essence of the competition. We’re all human, and it’s important to remember that generalizing athletic success across entire populations can be misleading. Critical factors like the cultural focus on certain sports, the decades-long development of high-quality coaching, and the distribution of medal events across various sports are key elements that shape athletic outcomes. However, it feels like the Olympics are increasingly becoming a numbers game, with nations and individuals pushing to prove their superiority at all costs. While healthy competition is a cornerstone of the games, the current trend seems to be veering toward something more problematic. There are growing concerns about behind-the-scenes actions that exploit loopholes in regulations, attempts to disqualify athletes, and other underhanded tactics. This drive to claim first place by any means necessary risks undermining the integrity of the competition. Ultimately, it’s crucial to keep the focus on the true spirit of the Olympics-the dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship of the athletes. The games should be a celebration of human achievement, not a battleground for inflated egos or dubious tactics. We need to ensure that the Olympics remain a platform for fair and honorable competition, where the emphasis is on respect and admiration for those who compete.

As an Aussie I couldn't give a shit about the stupid medal count. Just as proud of an athlete who makes a final does a Ok B at the Gold medal winner who may or may not be cheating.

Please make a new video on the 2024 games, can't wait

Please redo this for up to 2024

As a Brit, I wasn't hugely surprised by the summer results. The UK changed its funding programme before Beijing and we have since seen incredible results in Olympic sports. I don't know the secret to their success but I've always been astounded by Australia's success across all sports (apart from football). Maybe it's their sunny climes and love of sports.

How about we are back in 6 years to see the Paris results!

ah yes