Olympics - Uneven Bars

[Pretender]

Is there an age requirement to participate in the Olympics? Is it just me or do all the women in the female events, especially from Russia (I don't mean this racially) look like they're either under 18 or men?

 

[Celstar]

There is no age requirement that I know of...

 

[shopbruin]

I think they actually set an age limit to compete in the olympics... i know its over 14 for sure.

 

[Gorgonzola]

i know that grand slam tennis has an age limit now (14 i think), but im sure some of the gymnists in the olympics are younger.

 

[FettsBabe]

They do resemble men, but only because they have to work out daily for hours to maintain their muscular build.

 

[Suki]

When I was watching the Gynastics they mentioned that they put a 16 yrs old age limit next Olympic. I don't know if they're talking about gymnastics or for all olympic games.

 

[BigSmooth]

All gymnasts in the Olympics must be either 16 or turning 16 in the Olympic year. Many look younger, but they are not (or lying about their age).

 

[BoberFett]

Younger people are generally more flexible and often have a better strength to weight ratio, which is why gymnasts are usually very young. Gymnasts are not the norm though, look at most other olympic athletes and they're older.

 

[Pretender]

No, this woman's face looked like a man's face. I think the short hair and lack of any possible womanly features caused that. At least "she" looked over 18.