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browna · 08-26-2004, 12:39 AM

I think for a more accurate number, it'd be useful to factor in Winter Olympic medals as well.

The Aussies throw a ton of $$ at specific sports in the summer, as per National Sport plan.... a plan that includes yes govenrment funding, but that includes corporate business to partner up and contribute $$.

Something tells me that hell isn't raised in Sydney when the Winter Olympics end and the Aussies come back with 2 medals at the end of Salt Lake.

We put decent Winter Teams out there...we finished 4th in medals in SLC 2002, the exact position Aussie is 4th in standings now in the Summer Games, and average Summer teams. Austrailia puts all their eggs in one basket with the Summer games.

08-26-2004, 12:39 AM	#7
browna Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I think for a more accurate number, it'd be useful to factor in Winter Olympic medals as well. The Aussies throw a ton of $$ at specific sports in the summer, as per National Sport plan.... a plan that includes yes govenrment funding, but that includes corporate business to partner up and contribute $$. Something tells me that hell isn't raised in Sydney when the Winter Olympics end and the Aussies come back with 2 medals at the end of Salt Lake. We put decent Winter Teams out there...we finished 4th in medals in SLC 2002, the exact position Aussie is 4th in standings now in the Summer Games, and average Summer teams. Austrailia puts all their eggs in one basket with the Summer games.