"Though closely tracked by Olympic teams, fans and the media, the medals race is an unofficial competition. The International Olympic Committee doesn't even recognize the medal count." Which means neither the US or China can "win the Olympics". no country will be the best, since the Olympic format doesn't work that way. every nation that won Medal is a champion. actually every Olympian who made it here should feel proud, whether they won a medal or not. even if the USA wins the most gold or overall medals, or whatever, doesn't really mean anything. they only excelled in a few sports, just like China did. there is no "overall medal count Olympic champion" or "gold medal count Olympic champion". China, the Americans, and several others need to stop being so damn insecure, just have fun, compete cleanly, and whether you win or lose, be graceful & demonstrate good sportsmanship. enough of this foolish jingoism & chest-beating, it's not what the Olympic spirit is all about.