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The USA is one of the most prolific nations in the Olympics. What factors have led to this dominance?

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angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com
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Populous and rich. See also: China

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Smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works
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Money. Sports is big money in the USA.

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aninnymoose@lemm.ee
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Money/resources.

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P00ptart@lemmy.world
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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.

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Biezelbob@programming.dev
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Glowy

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