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Old 08-13-2008, 12:40 AM
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^^ I knew that too

Did you hear that former (?) gymnastics coach's commentary at the end?

(Referring to the Chinese, something to the effect of: ) "They did really well... it's too bad they're underage!" LOL
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:43 AM
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^^ I knew that too

Did you hear that former (?) gymnastics coach's commentary at the end?

(Referring to the Chinese, something to the effect of: ) "They did really well... it's too bad they're underage!" LOL

Jeez. What an ass. What he said *may* be true but unless they can 100% certifiable prove it, there's nothing that can be done.
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Old 08-13-2008, 02:35 AM
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:18 AM
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It's unfortunate that 3 of the US women made mistakes in the team gymnastics event. So China simply out-performed them, and that's all there is to it. I hope the team can grow to be happy with the silver they got, considering the points they achieved.
That said, it is a bit disgusting to me that so many of the Chinese gymnasts appear to be under the 16-year-old minimum. But I am sure, especially in a country such as China, there will never be a way to prove they were too young to compete.
Let's all just hope for better luck in the individual events.

And as to another sport, cheer on my friends on the Rowing team! I know the 3 guys in the bow of the Men's 8+ (Beau, Matt and Micah, respectively) and they have made it to the semifinals round. The M8+ got gold back in Athens, so we're hoping for at least a medal, this time, too!

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Old 08-13-2008, 02:26 PM
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^^ I knew that too

Did you hear that former (?) gymnastics coach's commentary at the end?

(Referring to the Chinese, something to the effect of: ) "They did really well... it's too bad they're underage!" LOL
That was Bela Karolyi himself. I get that there's some suspicion that the Chinese gymnasts are underage, but I feel like that comment made the US team seem like "sore losers."

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Old 08-13-2008, 02:36 PM
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Then again, I think he just articulated what many Americans are thinking. It's a joke to have the rule (gymnasts must be 16) if it is not enforced.
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