Curious Olympic stat

[EternalOptimist]

Maybe we should do the same for wars and give points for coming second. It would be some sort of consolation to the square heads and the froggies, maybe they could rustle up a points win between them

[BrilloPad]

Thats simple, because no one remembers who comes second

I know who came second! Its that giant alien lizard thingy. posts in tpd alot. always bored.

[bless 'em all]

Thats simple, because no one remembers who comes second

My Mrs does, and never lets me forget it.

[escapeUK]

Also, in the all-time medals table, 'Germany' is very highly placed, since their achievements whilst they were a split nation have since been combined. That can't be right. I'm sure many other countries would have higher results too if they'd been allowed to enter two teams for certain events like Gymnastics at points in their history*:

Clearly the master race.

[DodgyAgent]

I thought that the only contribution the Aussies are making is to make sure they dig up enough gold to make our medals

[centurian]

Aussie's currently in 20th place and the swimming is over as well

Even NZ is ranked 13th - which will really wind them up.

EDIT : In fact Aberdeenshire (if it was a country) would rank above AUS

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-...c-medal-table/