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Team GB's most successful Olympic sports

What are Britain's most successful Olympic sports? According to data published by the BBC, Britain is excelling at cycling, winning 8 medals in both Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012. British athletes won 67 medals in Rio, surpassing their impressive haul in 2012. Read more in the indy100.

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Number of stripped medals at the Summer Olympics per year and by color 1968-2024

Number of stripped medals at the Summer Olympics per country and by color 1968-2024

Number of athletes at the Summer Olympics by gender 1896-2024

Number of events at the Summer Olympics by gender 1896-2024

Average number of medals won per game in the Summer Olympics per country 1896-2024

Total number of medals won in the Summer Olympics per country and by color 1896-2024

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