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troutman · 08-18-2004, 11:22 AM

What is the "official" method for medal standings. According to CBC, China is first with the most gold medals. According to SI, the US is first with most overall medals.

http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/results/

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/...kerByTotal.html

I think there should be a weighted score; ex. 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, 1 for bronze.

[And then, divide by the population of the country, to see who is doing the best in per capita?]

08-18-2004, 11:22 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	What is the "official" method for medal standings. According to CBC, China is first with the most gold medals. According to SI, the US is first with most overall medals. http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/results/ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/...kerByTotal.html I think there should be a weighted score; ex. 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, 1 for bronze. [And then, divide by the population of the country, to see who is doing the best in per capita?]