Participating Nations
| Nation | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Canada | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| China | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Chinese Taipei | 6 | - | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Cuba | - | 7 | - | - | 1 |
| Greece | - | - | 7 | - | 1 |
| Japan | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Italy | - | 5 | 8 | - | 2 |
| Netherlands | 7 | - | - | 8 | 2 |
| New Zealand | - | 6 | - | - | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | 8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| United States | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Venezuela | - | - | - | 7 | 1 |
| Total Nations | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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