On October 10, 1964, the Games of the XVIII Olympiad kicked off in Tokyo, Japan. The chart shows the medal table for the 1964 Games. Two interesting things to point out: 1) the Nations from the former Soviet Bloc dominated the medal count; and 2) Japan, as a host nation, finished third place in the overall metdals count.
It would be interesting if someone can find out the statistical advantages that a host nation has had historically with respect to the overall medal count rankings.
On October 10, 1964, the Games of the XVIII Olympiad kicked off in Tokyo, Japan. The chart shows the medal table for the 1964 Games. Two interesting things to point out: 1) the Nations from the former Soviet Bloc dominated the medal count; and 2) Japan, as a host nation, finished third place in the overall metdals count.
It would be interesting if someone can find out the statistical advantages that a host nation has had historically with respect to the overall medal count rankings.