
So the Olympics is over, and now’s the time to start exploring various views over the data tables in a leisurely way:-)
A quick scout around shows that the New York Times (of course) have an interactive view of the medals table, also showing a historical dimension:

Every four years, I get blown away by the dedication of people who have spent the previous four years focussed on their Olympic Challenge (I find it hard to focus for more than an hour or two on any one thing!)