Greatest Countries in the Olympic Games
The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, 48 of them are contiguous states. There are two other states, Alaska and Hawaii, which are north and south of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from the British Empire in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence. They won their independence in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris. Its capital, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia) is defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings including the iconic ones that house the federal government's 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court. Though it has no official language, English and ...read more. The US leads in gold, silver, bronze, and overall medals for the summer Olympics and all time medal counts. The US leads for medals in a number of sports and has the 2nd most gold, silver, and overall medals in the Winter Olympics. They win (have the most medals and gold medals) most years. Finally they're 3rd in bronze medals in the Olympics. The US also has the most decorated Olympic athlete ( overall and gold medals) of all time in Michael Phelps. Enough said the US dominates the world of sports.
According to International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) the greatest medal collection is from the U.S.A. with 2,827 (summer and winter games included).
Second is the Soviet Union (USSR) with a total of 1,204 medals and third is Great Britain with 883.
If we consider the average medals per Olympics, USSR is first (66.9), U.S.A. is second (56.5) and Germany third (30.5).
So, there's no way to regard China as the greatest country in Olympic Games (at least as of 2019).
P.S. By the way the greatest Olympians are Michael Phelps (USA) and Larisa Latynina (USSR).
The United States is the best team ever in mankind. The USA has the most Olympic medals than any other country. Michael Plelps is the best Olympian ever with 22 total medals. Also the dream team basketball team is AMAZING!
USA
Summer Olympics: 2400 total medals
Winter Olympics: 281 total medals
TOTAL: 3210 medals
The United States is the best Olympic team
It has 2400 total medals in the summer Olympics and 281 total medals in the Winter Olympics
China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of more than 1.4 billion. China spans five geographical time zones and borders 14 countries, the second most of any country in the world after Russia. Covering an area of approximately 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the world's third or fourth largest country. The country consists of 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong and Macau). The national capital is Beijing, and the most populous city and financial center is Shanghai. Chinese (Mandarin) is the only official ...read more. I am not a Chinese, but I must say that they are hosting the Olympic Games is the most profound impression of my life.
Chinese athletes also impressed me, the Chinese women's volleyball team in the Rio Olympic Games plaied the perfect!
Chine his good fighter sports kung fu and speeds athletes.
Why chines is a number one u.s really number one because of they have many medal in every olympics.
Japan is an island country in East Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It lies off the eastern coast of the Asia Mainland (east of China, Korea, Russia) and stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and near Taiwan in the southwest. ...read more.
Canada is a country in North America that is next to the United States, and it's the 2nd largest country in the world by area (size is 9.985 million km²). This country has 10 provinces, and 3 territories. Canada became a dominion on July 1, 1867. Its 10 provinces are: Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, ...read more. It is a wonder of marvel at the Olympic games. Something quite rare to behold yet it does well for the amount of populous.
With Canadians holding mutiple Gold Medals having some of the fastest men in the World as such Donovan Bailey, Bruni Surren and being a Top 3 consistantly in Winter games I gotta have Canada in the Top 10 for sure..
If winter olympics than were at least in top 3
In my opinion, I think Canada is the best
France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to ...read more.
Germany was formally united in 1871 under the initiative of Bismarck with King Wilhelm of Prussia as emperor. The previous 'Holy Roman Empire', basically a continuation of the empire of Charlemagne/Karl der Grosse was dissolved in 1806. ...read more.
Russia, or the Russian Federation (RF), is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, covering over 17,125,191 square kilometres (6,612,073 sq mi), and encompassing one-eighth of Earth's inhabitable landmass. Russia extends across eleven time zones and borders sixteen sovereign nations, the most of any country in the world. It is the ninth-most populous country and the most populous country in Europe, with a population of 145.5 million. The country's capital and largest city is Moscow, the largest city entirely within Europe. Saint Petersburg is Russia's cultural centre and second-largest city. Other major urban areas ...read more. Are you mad people, Russia owned every country in hockey in front of everyone. I haven't even told you about how Russia owned USA and UK in Box and kickboxing. Russian Specnaz Systema is one of best fightning styles!
One of five countries to be present at every Summer Olympic Games, one of three to be present at every Summer and Winter games, and the only one to have won a gold at every Summer Games. Also the idea for the modern games were inspired by the Wenlock Olympian Games (In britain of course).
Around 4th on the all time summer medal and considering there's not a ski resort in the whole of the UK we do well for ourselves in the winter games!
We've hosted the games twice and in 2012 THREE times, thats the most any city has hosted the Olympics!
greatest sports organisers... specially football. why is football not in the Olympics/
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy in Northern Europe whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the island Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard.
Oslo is the capital of Norway. Norwegian is the official language of Norway. It's weird that Norway gets so many medals at all. Only 5 million people, and more medals in winter olympics than the U. S that have 300 million inhabitants!
The country with the most madals in the winter olympics and a country of only 5.5 million people!
More Medals in the winter Olympics than anyone.
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres (2,941,300 sq mi), Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and ...read more. yeaaaa go aussie we deserve to be on top of bloody china how can they be good at sport --
go the boar!
the land down uder is by far the greatest
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI OI OI! Go Australia, my cousin is in the 1500m runing in the London olympics. Go jeff, you can get the gold!
Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in southwestern Europe with parts of territory in the Atlantic Ocean and across the Mediterranean Sea. The largest part of Spain is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands ...read more.
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. Its capital is New Delhi. Some other major cities are Mumbai, Chennai, and Ahemdabad. The most spoken languages are Hindi and English, but there are 22 official Indian languages. Indians are good in shooting, archery, boxing only
Iran, also known as Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. The capital city is Teheran and the major city is also Tehran. The country's official language is Persian. ...read more.
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a federal republic located in North America. The country is located between the U.S. and Central America, and is known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, and jungles.
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying the Malaysian Peninsula and part of the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rain forests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences. The sprawling capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such ...read more.
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims ...read more. I'm not Korean but this is the only Asian country that mostly dominates in winter olympics
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 ...read more. With a population of 2.7 million people and to be ranked in the top 20
go Jamaica..This Small island that's taking the world by storm...oh watch out for bolt %lol
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey ...read more.
Italy (Italian: Repubblica Italiana) is a sovereign state and unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.Italy covers an area of 301,338 km². With almost 62 million inhabitants, it is the third most populous EU member state. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares open land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, San Marino, and Vatican City. The... read more
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands that are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ...read more.
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It is a unitary republic that consists of 14 governorates (subdivisions), and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, ...read more.
Romania is a sovereign state located in Southeastern Europe It borders the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It has an area of 238,391 square kilometres and a temperate-continental climate. With over 19 million inhabitants, the country is the seventh-most-populous member state ...read more.
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast, ...read more.
Thailand, historically known as Siam and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of Mainland Southeast Asia, spanning 513,120 square kilometres (198,120 sq mi), with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bordered to the north by Myanmar and ...read more.