I wonder how many different countries you can put up in #1 using different obscure systems, with the only limitation that a gold must always be ≥ a silver ≥ a bronze, and any divisors must be something you can make a somewhat reasonable argument actually are likely to have an impact on a nation's ability to perform.

I bet Australia wins on per inverse population density. (It's hard to get enough people to good trainers if they're so spread out!)

[–] Dave 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Here's the Medals divided by Population density rankings. Australia is more than double the next country! (And four times if we only count golds)

table showing countries by medals divided my population density. Australia first with a result of 9, Canada second with 3.8, USA third with 1.7

It's starting to feel a bit like cricket stats 😆. You know, when the commentators are saying things like "If he gets another six, he'll make history with the highest number of sixes in one test match from a left-handed allrounder while playing an afternoon match in Canberra".

[–] Dave 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Australia is 3rd by count of golds without having to use any obscure system which is pretty damn impressive.

I'd be interested to actually calculate the inverse population density figure. Australia's population density is a tiny fraction of most of the world, you'd probably be top of the list by quite a margin!

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Second! We just won the Tennis Doubles! I did not see that coming.

Because we'll probably drop to 10th now that the water events are winding up, I'll snapshot the table as of this moment.

[–] Dave 1 points 3 months ago

Good call, you're down to 4th now!