I think two entrants is the Olympic standard for most events
by dakotadomer (2016-08-11 07:20:44)
Edited on 2016-08-11 07:21:12

In reply to: This should be coupled with an increase in individuals per  posted by Irish Tool

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There are exceptions (cycling is sort of a team event but sort of an individual one at times) but for most races and tournaments a country only ever sends their top 2 to chase medals so the podium isn't dominated by one country. I'm sure there are plenty of 3rd best Chinese ping pongers that wish this wasn't so.

Track and Field has 3 qualifiers per event *
by jclay  (2016-08-11 13:51:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If they meet the standards. Of course, our female ...
by Rocksteady74  (2016-08-11 17:46:37)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

... gymnasts would meet any relevant standard.