Which Country Won The Vancouver Olympics

Just as with the Beijing Olympics, the Vancouver Olympics ended with different countries claiming the most medals over all and the most gold medals. In these games the United States won more medals than any other country ever has in a winter games, and Canada won more gold medals than any other country ever had in a winter games. Germany manages to wedge themselves in the middle winning more gold then the United States but fewer medals over all and the opposite with respect to Canada. Just as with the last Beijing games, determining an over all winner will require some calculating.

First, the official medal count:

United States
Gold - 9
Silver - 15
Bronze - 13
Total - 37

Germany
Gold - 10
Silver - 13
Bronze - 7
Total - 30

Canada
Gold - 14
Silver - 7
Bronze - 5
Total - 26

The first two metrics require no extra calculation, just a reading of the totals. The United States win the metric of most medals over all, and Canada wins the metric of most gold medals. Canada and the United States take third in the metrics that the other won with Germany coming in second for both.

Now if we assume a gold is worth three, silver two, and a bronze one:
United States - (9x3) + (15x2) + (13x1) -> 27+30+13 = 70
Germany - (10x3) + (13x2) + (7x1) -> 30 + 26 + 7 = 63
Canada - (14x3) + (7x2) + (5x1) -> 42 + 14 + 5 = 61
The United States wins, Germany takes second, and Canada is a close third.

Now if we assume a gold is worth Five, silver three, and a bronze one:
United States - (9x5) + (15x3) + (13x1) -> 45 + 45 + 13 = 103
Germany - (10x5) + (13x3) + (7x1) -> 50 + 39 + 7 = 96
Canada - (14x5) + (7x3) + (5x1) -> 70 + 21 + 5 = 96
The United States wins with Canada and Germany tied for second.

The United States wins three of the metrics and comes in third for one of them. Canada wins one, ties for second in one, and comes in third for two. Germany does not win any instead coming in second for all four. Now for some additional calculations to figure out the winners of the average of the metrics.

Assuming first is worth three, second is worth two, and third is worth one:
United States - (3x3) + (0x2) + (1x1) -> 9 + 0 + 1 = 10
Germany - (0x3) + (4x2) + (0x1) -> 0 + 8 + 0 = 8
Canada - (1x3) + (1x2) + (2x1) -> 3 + 2 + 2 = 8

Assuming first is worth five, second is worth three, and third is worth one:
United States - (3x5) + (0x3) + (1x1) -> 15 + 0 + 1 = 16
Germany - (0x5) + (4x3) + (0x1) -> 0 + 12 + 0 = 12
Canada - (1x5) + (1x3) + (2x1) -> 5 + 3 + 2 = 11

Calculating the value of the outcome of the metrics, the United States takes first, Germany takes second, and Canada comes in at about the closest possible third. As always, it is up to you to decide which metric you use, or if you want to use the metric average. The only thing I would say is that your metric should be consistent, not switching based on which your country did best in. Last time around, China won in my preferred metric (gold 5, silver 3, bronze 1). This time around, the United States has won.

Feel free to comment with your alternative metrics or which you think is the best measure.

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