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Gymnastics officials: China’s 2008 gold medalists of age

By Associated Press
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 -

China’s gold medal gymnasts are in the clear. Its team that won the bronze medal eight years ago, however, still faces questions.

International gymnastics officials on Wednesday closed their 5½-week investigation into the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the Beijing Olympics, saying the documentation provided confirms they were old enough to compete. But two members of the 2000 squad — Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun — remain under scrutiny.

 
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 In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo,...
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In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo, members of China’s gymnastics team listen to their national anthem after winning the gold medal in the women’s team final competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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