Torres inspires older women with Olympic comeback
Dara Torres, 41, became the oldest U.S. Olympic swimming medalist and first American woman to compete in five Games after anchoring a silver in the 4x100 free relay. Her return motivates women like Beth Walsh 57 and Geraldn Thomas 47 to restart fitness, with coaches noting age can be a mindset.
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Chinese gymnasts underage claim raised by state media
A Xinhua report dated November 3 listed He Kexin as 13 and highlighted her win on the uneven bars at the Cities Games, sparking questions about age eligibility for the Beijing Olympics. Officials noted age records differ and insisted the passport is the proof of eligibility.
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