I was setting up my computer to record NBC's coverage of Trials and noticed the CBC is showing the Canadian trials this weekend. So, if you get CBC check your local listings!
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Population of US approx 293 million.
Populastion of Canada 30 million, ( 1/10th of US )
Population of Britain 60 million, ( 1/5th of US )
Population of Australia 20 million, ( 1 /14th of US )
We should think about these statistics whenever we compare countries results, especially at Olympics, World Championships and World records.
On a population basis the other countries especially Australia should be unable to compete against the US.
The fact that they can come close, and with Australia maybe win a straight medal count in comparison to the US means that they are actually performing better than America.
Also the performance of American swimming should be adjusted for the huge population advantage before figuring out how well the swim programme is really doing.
Simply put, the US should always win overwhelmingly against any other country as they have far more people to draw from.
Population of US approx 293 million.
Populastion of Canada 30 million, ( 1/10th of US )
Population of Britain 60 million, ( 1/5th of US )
Population of Australia 20 million, ( 1 /14th of US )
We should think about these statistics whenever we compare countries results, especially at Olympics, World Championships and World records.
On a population basis the other countries especially Australia should be unable to compete against the US.
The fact that they can come close, and with Australia maybe win a straight medal count in comparison to the US means that they are actually performing better than America.
Also the performance of American swimming should be adjusted for the huge population advantage before figuring out how well the swim programme is really doing.
Simply put, the US should always win overwhelmingly against any other country as they have far more people to draw from.
