China selects He Kexin

[CenturionMAC]

The final Chinese National Team:

Deng Linlin
He Kexin
Huang Qiushuang
Sui Lu
Yao Jinnan

Alright, folks. Was He Kexin's selection the right move for China?

 

[Mack_the_Ripper]

Nothing wrong with taking a veteran medalist for the nostalgia and team atmosphere! Cough, cough, Sacramone.

 

[wandrewsjr]

Wow, what an experienced team. No age controversy this time. And if Yao can hit, should make for a very interesting AA final!

 

[J&A's mom]

I think this team shows that China really is trying to fix their underage gymnast image. But also, they had an semi-injured vet and a young headcase also in the running. I really thought the last spot was going to go to Tan Sixin, but I guess they are going with the chance for an individual medal if He Kexin can hit her three routines.

 

[SuperGirlmlm]

What I'm interested, is what He Kexin's ago is. She should be 20 right now, since she was apparently 16 4 years ago.

 

[wandrewsjr]

Even if you go by the latest birthdate ever put out there for He Kexin(which I think is Jan. 1st, 1994), it put her at 14 and 1/2 in Beijing, which would make her 18 and 1/2 now.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

Wow, what an experienced team. No age controversy this time. And if Yao can hit, should make for a very interesting AA final!

right? 3 of them will be getting their social security checks right after the competition...

 

[Moxiegrl83]

^^^^^^^ LoL