From the Lan Nguyen blog, by lan on 2008-08-14 03:44 PM (original link)

The gymnastic events are coming to an end and China has come out on top. Although there was a lot of controversy over the ages of the women gymnasts from China, the rumors haven’t fazed them one bit.

Before the Olympics had started, the US had raised questions of the age of China’s gymnastics team members He and Jiang Yuyuan, an all around Olympic medal contender. The New York Times claimed they were younger than 16 (the minimum age to be eligible. In response, the Chinese Gymnastics Association provided documents of the gymnast’s ID cards and passports, showing that they were old enough. Regardless, the two gymnasts were still able to compete and did extremely well; however, US had a few hiccups which cost them.

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Congrats to China. I don’t care about the age. US said they could win against any team of any age.

US is just pissed that China is better than them.

They’re so small and cute.

China has won so many golds now. The most out of all the countries.

The floor is almost taller than them. hahaha

I didn’t realize it was so intense. I knew I should have watched!

My dad was so happy when they won. He freaked out and started crying.

Why was he crying? lol

It’s the home field advantage bump. Every Chinese athlete is trying just that extra percentage harder to win. Same deal with all sports when they have the home field advantage.

Aw Chinese must be so proud.

No idea. He’s always happy when China wins a gold.

Well of course, it’s one of the biggest international competitions.

Yeah mine too.

Hoc has a point.

Plus these athletes are put through a Olympian-making machine… the government finds you and pretty much just gets ownership of you around 3 years old if you look like you’ve got talent. Tough love no?