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• Gymnast He Kexin is 16. But 9 months ago she was 13. Weird.

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  anne 15 weeks ago
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• This is so blown out of proportion! Obviously 14-year-old girls are the only ones with the natural flexibility to excel at gymnastics!!!

  Coach Lu Shan Zhen 16 weeks ago
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• “Several authors regard gymnastics as a form of child abuse, even though few, if any, studies confirm any long-term serious [adverse effects] in retired athletes.”

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  Eric Buth 16 weeks ago
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• An observation: There is a direct correlation between how young the Chinese gymnast looks and the quantity of make-up/glitter/padding in their leotard used. You will see truth in my words next time you watch.

  John Redmond 16 weeks ago
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  this is the gymnast people believe is only 14-years-old, He Kexin. 14 or 16 i think the more important question is what are these girls taking to stunt their growth???? jesas

  Blanca Myers 16 weeks ago
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• Wait, what *is* the official age required for entry?

  Andrea Harner 16 weeks ago
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• Of course they do this! It’s extra sad when an underage gymnast has to be executed for a less than 10 score.

  Andrea Harner 16 weeks ago
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  Chinese gymnasts in normal clothes. They look about 12 years old.

  Jonah Peretti 16 weeks ago
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