Why do code competitors use C++ mostly to get solutions in competitions?

Question

C++ in Google Code Jams

Answer 1

Because they C the solution.
- I plan to watch the video later.💾

Answer 2

https://youtu.be/Pq-wdw9TRoI
Congratulations once again to Gennady Korotkevich of Belarus(as always of recently) for the hilarious performance..@google code jam 2017

Answer 3

lol@manual

Answer 4

I actually love python and have been focusing on python a lot more than C++ but to be honest I simply find C++ simpler. Easy syntax and quick.