China loses 2000 gymnastic medal
April 29, 2010, Thursday
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CHINA'S bronze medal from the women's team gymnastic competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games was taken away by the IOC for fielding an underage gymnast.
Dong Fangxiao's results from Sydney were wiped out in February after the International Gymnastics Federation determined she was only 14 at the 2000 Olympics. Gymnasts must turn 16 during the Olympic year to be eligible. Because Dong's scores contributed to China winning the bronze, the FIG recommended the IOC take the medal back. The medal will now go to the US women, who had been fourth.
Dong Fangxiao's results from Sydney were wiped out in February after the International Gymnastics Federation determined she was only 14 at the 2000 Olympics. Gymnasts must turn 16 during the Olympic year to be eligible. Because Dong's scores contributed to China winning the bronze, the FIG recommended the IOC take the medal back. The medal will now go to the US women, who had been fourth.
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