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Beijing Beat: Why Gymnastics’ New Scoring System Is Less Than Perfect

Written by . Posted on January 15, 2009. Filed under Pop + Politics, Sports. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
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Women’s gymnastics has had several memorable Olympic champions, many of whom we can name like old friends. Olga Korbut was the first modern gymnast to captivate crowds. She enthralled viewers with her outgoing, charming personality and her daring moves at the Munich Games in ‘72. Her feats—a back flip on the uneven bars, the first [...]

Beijing Beat: Age Discrimination in Gymnastics

Written by . Posted on January 2, 2009. Filed under Pop + Politics, Sports. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
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There’s been much hoopla over whether or not the female Chinese gymnasts who won the gold medal in the team competition last nightare of age. Writes NBC News: “Yang Yilin, a medal contender in the all-around and uneven bars, was born Aug. 26, 1993, according to the 2004, 2005 and 2006 registration lists previously posted [...]

Beijing Beat: 16 is the New 13

Written by . Posted on August 14, 2008. Filed under Pop + Politics, Sports. Tagged , , , . No comments.
This very interesting report from ABC News about the allegedly underage Chinese women’s gymnastics team, interviews a forensic artist to explain why looking 12 or 13 is the same as being 12 or 13. There are certain characteristics come with age that the Chinese gymnasts do not have. Like adult teeth.Tonight they square off against [...]