I hope that USA will get the most but Chinese are very disciplined nation and very motivated by pride since they are the host of the Olympics this year. Canada and Russia will be among the candidates for the most amount of medals as well in my opinion; although, their competitive edge dwells predominantly in winter sports. We'll see.
I don't agree with monetary prizes won during Olympic games. It makes them too commercial. This event besides uniting all the nations should serve other higher purpose.  Maybe to help the victims of the earthquake in this case. I don't have a problem with athletes making money during other competitions, however. They deserve it.

I feel the same as you.  On all counts.  The other thing is with money being offered to the medal winners those athletes who normally would be striving for athletic excellence in their respected sporting events for country and personal pride might very well be competing for their back pocket.  Oh, I'm sure pride of self and country are still in the mix there but...well, you know what I mean.

Gee, I don't know about you but I nearly ran out of breath saying this!

My daughter has a red T-shirt, with a white maple leaf on the front.  Under the leaf it says eh?. :)
She got it signed on the back by members of a Canadian band she likes.

Go Canada!  (and USA)

We appreciate your support in this endeavor.  U!S!A!   

Well, I just watched the softball game for the gold and the US went down for the count.  That Japanese pitcher, Ueno, is simply amazing.  It's a shame the sport is being shelved for a while at the olympics given what other sports are being kept or added. 

It would be cool if they added battle royals to the wrestling, though.