August 13, 2008

"It's unreasonable for people to think I'm too young."

I love how this article about underage girls on the Chinese gymnastics team initially makes it sound as if proof of their youth is lacking. But after reporting thinly-substantiated accusations, the author drops these bombshells:

"Half of the team — He Kexin, Yang Yilin, Jiang Yuyuan — would be under age, according to online sports registration lists in China."

...

"The Chinese gymnasts lack curves, have an average height of 4 feet 9 inches and weigh an average of 77 pounds."

One small step for a girl, one Great Leap Forward for Chinamankind.

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