I think we’ve giving that approach a decent go in rowing:
Paris: 3G 2S 3B
Toyko (oops): 1S 1B
Rio: 3G 2S
London: 4G 2S 3B
Same could be said for previous games of track cycling (this games obviously less good), pictured below :
Which supports @KingKuntas view that having a few things we’re solid at can help mitigate a wobbly performance in others.
With my “I play sport hat” on, I’d rather we continue to support the many talented athletes we have and invest in a variety of sports, which in turn inspires and benefits our general population. Not everyone is going to be an amazing cyclist but they could have a passion for climbing and having the facilities to do that and stay active is key for our wellbeing across the board.
This in turn both inspires a greater proportion of the population to stay active