1. The U.S. could have its best World Championships ever
The U.S. would win 36 medals at Worlds (Beijing, Aug. 22-30) if the results mirror the current world’s best lists for 2015, counting only U.S. athletes who qualified for Worlds, plus relays.
It’s not close to a sure-fire prediction gauge, but it’s the most objective option available right now and would have to be way off for the U.S. not to have a historically strong meet.
The U.S.’ previous best for medals at a single World Championships was the 26 won in 1991, 2007 and 2011.