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The [[United States]] is doing poorly in the [[Olympics]] in 2008: five days into the competition, Americans have won only 10 gold medals, five of which have been by one swimmer.<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_10189268</ref>  It is instructive to consider why the [[United States]] continues to decline in the Olympics.

The [[United States]] is doing poorly in the [[Olympics]] in 2008: five days into the competition, Americans have won only 10 gold medals, five of which have been by one swimmer.<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_10189268</ref> The American gymnastics team lost the gold medal despite higher expectations. It is instructive to consider why the [[United States]] continues to decline in the Olympics.

Since promulgation of the [[Title IX]] [[proportionality test]] in 1979, the medal share won by the United States Olympic team has dramatically and predictably declined, the breakup of the Soviet bloc notwithstanding. Quotas impair competitiveness, whether for race or gender. Just as victory should go to the best competitor on the field, regardless of race or gender, teams should be funded for the most talented and motivated.  But Title IX prevents that.

Since promulgation of the [[Title IX]] [[proportionality test]] in 1979, the medal share won by the United States Olympic team has dramatically and predictably declined, the breakup of the Soviet bloc notwithstanding. Quotas impair competitiveness, whether for race or gender. Just as victory should go to the best competitor on the field, regardless of race or gender, teams should be funded for the most talented and motivated.  But Title IX prevents that.