Deng Linlin
| Deng Linlin | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Deng Linlin |
| Country represented |  China |
| Height | 4'6 |
| Weight | 68 lb (31 kg) |
| Discipline | Women's Artistic Gymnastics |
| Level | Senior |
Template:Chinese name Deng Linlin (Chinese: 邓琳琳) is a Chinese artistic gymnast. In 2008, she won World Cup titles at the event in Moscow on the balance beam and the floor exercise.
She has been named to the Chinese 2008 Olympic Team.
Her officially listed birth date is April 21, 1992[1]
Age controversy
Bela Karolyi has claimed that both Linlin and the Chinese government have falsified official documents in order to make Linlin appear old enough to compete in the Olympics. [1] Additionally, several news outlets including the New York Times, have cited prior information from China's own government sanctioned newspaper that contradicts the claims of all their female gymnasts being 16 years of age or older. [2]
References
- "Official Beijing Olympic Games Athlete Profile".
- Wetzel, Dan (2008-08-11). "Karolyi accuses Chinese of age-old problem". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- "Records Say Chinese Gymnasts May Be Under Age". New York Times. 2008-07-27. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
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