c/askhistorians · by Don_Dickle@lemmy.world · 2yThe USA is one of the most prolific nations in the Olympics. What factors have led to this dominance? 2 points · 6 comments · view on lemmy.world
6 Comments
smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 2y
Money. Sports is big money in the USA.
angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com · 6 pts · 2y
Populous and rich. See also: China
aninnymoose@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
Money/resources.
P00ptart@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
College sports.
deuleb_biezelbob@programming.dev · 0 pts · 2y
Glowy