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Originally Posted by kalina82  I think the cheating he was referring to was the possible underage chinese girls. I didn't know there was an age limit and when i saw the first chinese girl do floor i swear i though she was 10 years old. i know gymnasts look younger then normal girls their age, but those girls on the chinese team look really really young. Apparently the age limit is 16 and Bela is saying that those girls are not as old as they say they are.
He doesn't have a problem with the athletes themselves, but the fact that since they instilled this age limit countries have started cheating. He said they should get rid of the age limit. If the girls are good enough they should be able to compete no matter how young they are. Bela Karolyi incensed about underage rules - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports |
Oh, yes, I have a hard time believing that a couple of them are 16. How easy to make false documents when the government is involved.
I also have to say I was so excited to see three US women on the fencing team sweep the medals yesterday. I was at the state fair yesterday so I only saw it recapped late last night with Bob Costas. These were 3 smart girls - a Yale grad, a Notre Dame student and one entering Duke this month.
I have thought about taking a fencing class for years and just last week saw that a new class is starting soon. These girls inspired me!! I think I will sign up
Also, can I confess something
-- I have had a big crush on Bob Costas for years
