Talk:Deng Linlin

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There should probably be something here about the age controversy. She definitely does not look 16. 71.3.6.65 (talk) 06:21, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Even more problematically, there appear to exist older documents that listed her age that would make her 14 today. However her passport says 16, which is why she's being allowed to compete. --Delirium (talk) 23:46, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

So she doesn't look 16... so what? If you've paid attention to the sport for more than 2 minutes you would know that the Chinese gymnasts as well as the Romanians have never looked their age. That does not necessarily mean they're not of said age.

Missing Tooth

In her photo at http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=59297/bio/index.html, you can clearly see a missing tooth. She smiled after one of the events last night as well, accidentally exposing the tooth and quickly covered it with her lips.

If she competes in 4 years with a full set of teeth, we will know that something was up. 63.88.93.150 (talk) 16:33, 13 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This page has a better picture of the tooth. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/oly.china.gymnastics1/content.11.html 63.88.93.150 (talk) 18:35, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I honestly don't see what the big deal is about the missing tooth. Also, I don't think Sports Illustrated should be used as a credible source. The article is riddled with mistakes and mis-information. Not to mention how disgustingly biased it is. And before you all start shooting off at the mouth, I AM AMERICAN! The SI article said that the age limit is set by the Olympics. WRONG! Let's get one thing straight, the reason the IOC has done nothing about this so-called controversy is because they don't have jurisdiction in this matter. In other words, the age limit is set by the FIG not the IOC. And if you want proof that the IOC "allows" persons younger than 16 to compete in the Olympics, look no further than diving. FINA (the governing body of diving, swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water) has an age limit of 14.

age

remember if she is really 16 some time this year it ok that is the rules but based on what i have seen she can not be close. i am waited to hear back from a couple of professionals i have helping me on this