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Created Fri 15th Feb 3:11am PST by andoru
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At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, will the USA win more gold medals than they did in Athens? (36)

Settled as No

USA won just 36 gold medals, same as in Athens 2004

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html

Settlement was after the water polo men's final match, which was 8/24 at 15:40 Beijing time (12:40am PST)

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

Background:

The Olympic Games are held August 8-24


Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
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Settled as No on Sun 24th Aug 2:46pm PDT

Suspend date: Tue 26th Aug 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Sun 24th Aug 2:46pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 24th Aug 1:40pm PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%

Action history:

Created Fri 15th Feb 3:11am PST by andoru
Settlement requested Sun 24th Aug 2:51am PDT by orlin: No
USA won just 36 gold medals, same as in Athens 2004

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html
Suspended Sun 24th Aug 9:21am PDT by swilson[Power User]: Flagged by super user: Closing ceremonies have taken place, US won 36 golds.
Clarified Sun 24th Aug 9:58am PDT by mrperfkt[Admin]: Settlement pending clarification of when this would have been known.
Settled as 'No' Sun 24th Aug 2:46pm PDT by mrperfkt[Admin]: USA won just 36 gold medals, same as in Athens 2004

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html

Settlement was after the water polo men's final match, which was 8/24 at 15:40 Beijing time (12:40am PST)

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

Suspend date: Tue 26th Aug 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Sun 24th Aug 2:46pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 24th Aug 1:40pm PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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