China is one of the most repressive countries on our planet. I agree that winning in China has to make the USA statement even more powerful. Good for them! They earned the Gold and they deserve the Gold! I always love to see athletes who will acknowledge the abundance which they have received from living and thriving in the USA.
I’m always surprised (although I know it beforehand) how many of the athletes who represent other countries live and train in the US....I’d like to know that number.