Interesting (optimistic) predictions for GB. Don‘t See Them winning 5 golds (more than China and as many as Canada). I think 3 golds are more Realistic (Brookes + 2 in curling/skeleton). Especially gold for Bankes seems To be a rather optimistic prediction, given that Casta is 11 years younger and just beat Bankes.
Medal Table (Change from 2022)
- 20 (+4)
- 13 (+1)
- 13 (+5)
- 9 (+7)
- 9 (=)
- 7 (+2)
- 7 (=)
- 6 (-2)
- 6 (-1)
- 5 (+1)
- 5 (+4)
- 4 (+1)
- 4 (-5)
- 3 (+2)
- 2 (=)
- 1 (=)
- 1 (+1)
-5, -2, -2, -2, , -1, , -1, , -1 fail to male the list
On 1st glance 1 feel I have underestimated Canada, Sweden and Finland, and overestimated GB (obviously) and Netherlands.
If the Russians aren't competing then the Norwegians will have a field day in cross country skiing, but it is too early to tell.
World cups and championships aren't always the best measure for some sports but it's the best I can find.
As an overall trend I feel this will be a strong games for the European nations (home advantage) but the Asian nations might struggle, not necessarily at the extent I predicted here but I don't think their results will be as good as Beijing.
Thursday December 26th, 2024
Preliminary Round
Day 1 Schedule
Group A
Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5)
(CET 20:30)
United States vs Germany
Period-by-Period:
December 26th 2024, h. 14:30, Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
(CET 01:30 - 27.12.)
Finland vs Canada
Period-by-Period:
December 26th 2024, h. 19:30, Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Group B
Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5)
(CET 18:00)
Slovakia vs Sweden
Period-by-Period:
December 26th 2024, h. 12:00, TD Place, Ottawa
(CET 23:00)
Czechia vs Switzerland
Period-by-Period:
December 26th 2024, h. 17:00, TD Place, Ottawa