As for Ukraine, these Olympics were underwhelming since we only finished in 22nd place on the medal table despite previously competing for top 10 placements. There were some additional gold medals opportunities within reach. We completely failed in swimming, tennis, and some other sports. Still, the result is somehow decent considering the circumstances. What about your country?
Yes with an asterisk… We achieved our best ever performance at the Olympics (outside of boycotted 1984) with some pretty inspirational moments. Winning gold in the men’s 4x100m after the men really struggled in their individual events, Summer McIntosh tearing up the pool at just 17, getting the double gold in both men’s and women’s hammer throw, our first ever black swimming medalist. Very proud of our entire team, medallist or not.
I only wish we could’ve snuck into the top 10 of the medal table. Very happy with 12th, but kinda irked a much smaller country like New Zealand managed to get more gold. But hey, kudos to the Kiwis for their amazing performance!