Germany tops Chemistry Olympiad

Abstract

On the basis of gold medals won, Germany took first place at the 29th International Chemistry Olympiad, held July 13-22 in Montreal. The country earned three gold medals and one bronze medal. The top of the lineup was crowded with ties. Hungary and Taiwan tied for second place, each pocketing two gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. South Korea and Poland tied for third, each earning two gold medals and two bronze medals, and Iran and Turkey shared fourth place, with one gold medal and three silver medals apiece. Russia, Singapore, Ukraine, and the U.S. tied for fifth place, each winning one gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. China, with four silver medals, fell to seventh place this year. Last year, China slid to third place, unseated from the top spot it had held since it began participating in the olympiad in 1987. Iran took second place last year, ...