I hope this isnt in the wrong place for this.
But I was wondering what everyone thought about this topic.
The ones I know about are
Alica Sacramone
Shawn Johnson
and possibly Nastia Luikin
How do you all feel about this? I kinda have mixed feelings. First let me say, I LOVE them all. I think it would be amazing to see the "older" gymnast in the olympics. I have heard so many people talk about Alicia being "too old" to make an olympic comeback. By 2012 she would be in her mid 20s (24 i believe). Which sadly it seems to be pretty close to the truth. You just dont see gymnasts at that level at that age. Maybe these "girls" whom will all be in their 20s by 2012 can change that ideal gymnast age? But if it doesnt work out that way, would sending these girls (if they qualify) in turn crush the chances of 3 other younger girls who arent sent and then themselves are "too old" and then they dont get the chance to ever attend an olympics where these girls already have? I know its 2 yrs away and soooo much can change in that time. This goes without saying I think the best should go, no matter what their age is. If the younger ones are better..send them. If the older girls are better..send them. Maybe the "perfect team" would be a mixed bag of the girls.
Anyway, I was just sitting here thinking this so thought I would share my thoughts and see how you all feel.
But I was wondering what everyone thought about this topic.
The ones I know about are
Alica Sacramone
Shawn Johnson
and possibly Nastia Luikin
How do you all feel about this? I kinda have mixed feelings. First let me say, I LOVE them all. I think it would be amazing to see the "older" gymnast in the olympics. I have heard so many people talk about Alicia being "too old" to make an olympic comeback. By 2012 she would be in her mid 20s (24 i believe). Which sadly it seems to be pretty close to the truth. You just dont see gymnasts at that level at that age. Maybe these "girls" whom will all be in their 20s by 2012 can change that ideal gymnast age? But if it doesnt work out that way, would sending these girls (if they qualify) in turn crush the chances of 3 other younger girls who arent sent and then themselves are "too old" and then they dont get the chance to ever attend an olympics where these girls already have? I know its 2 yrs away and soooo much can change in that time. This goes without saying I think the best should go, no matter what their age is. If the younger ones are better..send them. If the older girls are better..send them. Maybe the "perfect team" would be a mixed bag of the girls.
Anyway, I was just sitting here thinking this so thought I would share my thoughts and see how you all feel.