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The USA is one of the most prolific nations in the Olympics. What factors have led to this dominance? (lemmy.world)
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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Money. Sports is big money in the USA.

[–] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 6 points 2 months ago

Populous and rich. See also: China

[–] aninnymoose@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

Money/resources.

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Propaganda.

Since I was downvoted, i.e. we pumped a lot of money into our Olympics teams to win as many medals as possible as a sign of strength, to use as propaganda. As did the soviets.

[–] sprack@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

College sports.

[–] deuleb_biezelbob@programming.dev 0 points 2 months ago

Glowy