Roush Olympic Prediction: China Rising

Add US Olympic Committee chief Steve Roush to the growing list of people who says that China will vie for the top spot in Beijing.

Among his reasons:

* A highly competitive team
* The traditional home-field advantage that host nations enjoy
* Increased incentives for athletes
* Large infusion of funds for sports
* The world’s best coaches training Chinese athletes AND coaches
* 1.3 billion people

Roush also believes that Beijing 2008 will lay the foundation for future Chinese dominance in the Olympics. Read more here.

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