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Old 08-13-2012, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckinca View Post
US = 104
China = 87
Russia = 82


Former Soviet Union = 153

Could be that splitting the USSR made openings for many more athletes in the former USSR to medal in the Olympics.


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Of course. Every country is allowed a number of athletes. If you have more countries you'll have more athletes.

How many athletes would there be if we were allowed X amount of athletes from each state?
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