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Old 06-13-2008, 02:20 PM
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China goes for the gold
China's Sports School: Crazy for Gold - TIME

I read this article in Time today(I read every issue the minute they arrive!) and thought I'd post the online version. It's all about how China has been taking drastic measures to insure their dominance on their home turf.
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Old 06-13-2008, 02:23 PM
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I think China has a big chance to win the team but I can't remember any Chinese gymnast who could take the all around. Interesting article!
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It really doesn't talk that much about gymnastics; just that they want to collect as many golds as possible.
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