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    Rank 3 columns

    Hi

    I have a list of competitors, and would like to create a ranked table, based on their podium finishes (1st, 2nd and 3rd)

    Example
    Name---1st's---2nd's---3rd's
    Bob--------6--------2---------1
    Fred-------4--------2--------2
    Jim---------4--------1--------2
    Alan-------0---------0-------1

    So, the criteria would be that 1st places have precedence, then 2nd's then 3rd's

    I'd welcome some advice on how best to tackle this please, and 'ideally' to exclude those with no podium finishes

    Many thanks
    Neil
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    Re: Ranking of 3 columns - seeking advice please

    Put this formula in E2 and copy down to create a unique "key":

    =(B2&"."&C2&D2)*1

    Put this formula in F2 and copy down for the ranking:

    =RANK(E2,$E$2:$E$5)


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    Re: Ranking of 3 columns - seeking advice please

    I quite like this solution *BUT*

    In the scenario where for example there are two entries as follows

    4-9-2
    4-10-2

    ....the ranking is incorrect and 4-9-2 gets ranked above 4-10-2

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    Re: Rank 3 columns

    Does
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    in E2 and copied down with the table sorted on E d(decending) work?

    My sample:
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    Re: Rank 3 columns

    JB's approach was fine for the data you provided.

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    That approach will break if someone has over 99 in any category.
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    Re: Rank 3 columns

    shg - this is the one that works. Thanks.

    I seriously doubt any event will get near 99!

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