From golds-first tallies to the ‘medals per capita’ argument, how we rank nations can be a contest in itself. Now there’s a new method – and its creators say it’s fairest of all
When Australia’s Kaylee McKeown touched the wall ahead of her US rivals in the 100 metre backstroke on 31 July, she secured herself back-to-back Olympic gold medals – the second woman to achieve the feat in the event. Australia’s sixth gold at the Games put the country third in the standings.
But not in America.
Written by Jackson Ryan
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