Andrew Thornton has a sobering post analyzing the potential difference in start score: Reality Check for USA Men’s Olympic Team
GRAND TOTALS:
2008 U.S. Team: 115.1
2008 Chinese Team: 121.4
Those numbers are gross estimates. But likely fairly close.
Is a six point “head-start†possible to overcome?
If China falls 7 times in 3-up, 3-count team finals, their starting scores will be close.
Can the USA beat China in B-score?
I think not.
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