#1, Germany
Total medals: 26
Population: 82,329,758
GDP/Capita: $34,200
Financial Resources: Excellent
Winter Resources: Excellent
Notable Olympians: Maria Riesch, Alpine Skiing (Gold); Magdalena Neuner, Biathlon (Gold; Silver)
Roughly one-fourth the population of the U.S.—and almost as many medals. Germany spends a lot on its athletes, but it gets a big return on that investment.
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