Last week, a US competitive squad accomplished something this country hasn't seen since 1994—it conquered the math world.
A six-person team of young adult Americans bested teams from China, South Korea, and more to win the 2015 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held in Thailand this month. According to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the competition involves six problems taken in sets of three during 4.5 hour sessions (held across two days). Each team member attempts the problems, and team totals are based on the number of points each individual scores. The US earned 185 to take the gold while China earned runner-up honors with 181.
"If you can even solve one question, you're a bit of a genius," Po-Shen Loh, Carnegie Mellon University professor and Team USA head coach, told NPR.
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