But now there's another competition under way, beyond the current medal race.
Yes, "Fashion Star" is another competition show for up-and-coming designers, but a couple of twists set it apart.
"This result gives us confidence, even if this is another competition, which might be seen as a downside by some," he said.
But there is another competition for territory taking place today which is potentially far more important for the future: the competition for land use; dividing up the finite amount of land which exists.
It will be the first time in the Arabic world but there is another competition that I would like to underline, the under 17 women's tournament in 2016.
"We're into the next round and it's another competition to look forward to in the New Year.
The fun isn't done after this weekend, though: this summer there will be another competition, this one focused strictly on top speed.
That's not to be confused with So You Think You're Funny, another competition for newcomers that's held in Edinburgh during the festival.
If your team won, or your competing team won, it's okay, there's always another competition!
This year, there is another fierce competition, as South Carolina and Nevada do battle for the title of "State With the Kookiest Politics".
But there's another crucial competition that gets far less attention: the battle for good graduate students.
