5 Countries that Produce the Best Athletes in the World

In this article we are going to list the 5 countries that produce the best athletes in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 15 Countries that Produce the Best Athletes in the World.

5. Japan

Total gold medals in last 3 Olympics: 46

Total silver medals in last 3 Olympics: 36

Total bronze medals in last 3 Olympics: 55

You might be noticing a trend in our list that countries which have advanced economies and are relatively wealthy with high populations rank higher on our list, as these two factors are the most important in providing a platform for natural talent to be discovered and developed. The culture in Japan also plays a major role in Japan’s success in athletics.