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How does Britain shape up? - A comparison with the USA and Australia


Investment in British sport is at an all time high following this country's successful 2012 bid - but how do we compare with some of our near rivals? Click on the flags below to be taken to an overview of that country's investment methods, and see how we measure up.

Comparison with America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Federal funding and the collegiate system

Comparison with Australia AUSTRALIA - $250 million government investment and state-of-the-art facilities

Great Britain GREAT BRITAIN - Elite athlete investment on the up but is infrastructure still lacking?

 

Cambridge Sport Lakes

Watch how this independently funded project copes without government funds ... see more

Among the Medals

Read testimonials from lottery funded athletes ... see more

Last udated 07 July 2006. Website designed and maintained by Samantha Dalton