08-13-2008, 01:44 PM
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has anyone else read this?
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/new...=afp&type=lgns
I don't think I would've gone as far as blaming the delay in television feeds/ etc for alicia's lack of concentration but it is an interesting theory...but at the same time when it gets to that level of competition shouldn't they have extraordinary high levels of concentration??
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From reports, they are "chosen" at around the age of 3, based upon body type and flexibility, to go to gymnastics training centers where they are trained to perform. They do not live with their parents any more, and in fact are given very little time to even visit them. Everything is paid for. It is a well oiled machine. Russia, Romania, East Germany, etc used to use the same system - and they dominated. Now, that they are more "westernized" they don't have the same resources available and their level of competition has dropped.
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sometimes i kind of wonder how great of a program the U.S. would have if we adopted those methods but making minor changes such as still having the emphasis on education and etc?? Does anyone know WHY they changed the age of eligibility?
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