roger 43 wrote:
Based on this conversation, It looks like there are two kinds of people out there: The Polish People :) and the People that want to be Polish : 0) Just kidding. Poles did outstanding job winning this competition, that's for sure. But seriously, the fact is that the indoor competition is a lot less regarded. It's also a fact that Poles can't win any big 400 events outdoors (except for one lady over 40 years ago )because the competition is so fierce and everyone gets ready for it. Most indoor competition is treated like a stepping stone to the real world outside. I am not trying to get anything away from them. The win is a win and especially setting a WR was remarkable.
PS. Trump maybe not be the smartest guy out there but America is still the best country in the World. trust me.
I have been around the world and visited many countries. America is up there, but not necessary the "best". Certainly not when it comes to education, housing, social services. Australia, Norway, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Iceland and others rank right along side it. I could live in any of those countries.
"Polish athletes have won a total of 306 medals: 75 gold, 90 silver, 141 bronze. Poland is the third most successful country (after Hungary and Romania) of those who have never hosted the Olympics.
Its most successful teams have been football and volleyball. Poland ranks fifth all-time in modern pentathlon, seventh in athletics, and has also been successful in weightlifting, martial arts and nordic skiing".
They have won almost 100 medals in the last 4 Olympics and have set numerous world records over the years, many in the field events. They are very good sprinters, but even better long sprinters/middle distance runners. They also have some very big and powerful athletes- shot put, hammer, discus.