A gymnist's age
I find the acrimony regarding the Chinese Women's Gymnastics team's age unseemly. It is a shame that what makes the headlines regarding the US team's reactions to China's victory are accusations about age and complaints about icing their captain before her beam rotation, rather than a warm congratulations to a fierce competitor. Both teams had struggles and made mistakes. Both teams had moments of astonishing skill. China won the gold.
I think rules should be followed. Once the team has been set, though, I would rather have a competition, rather than complain after we lose that people should be disqualified.
All that said, David Flumenbaum at the Huffington Post has collected published documents indicating that gymnist He Kexin's is 14 years old.
I think rules should be followed. Once the team has been set, though, I would rather have a competition, rather than complain after we lose that people should be disqualified.
All that said, David Flumenbaum at the Huffington Post has collected published documents indicating that gymnist He Kexin's is 14 years old.
