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[Eeyore]

Just for Gymnastics, yeah. Because the younger the competitor is the lighter they're likely to be and so will have a greater strength/weight ratio making almost every event easier. Gives you a huge advantage.

The movement in diving is controlled by gravity so as long as you're strong enough to cope with the spins and everything it shouldn't make too much difference.

Boo. Laser got there first.

Yes, yes he did . Thank you for going into more detail though *nod*

[Eeyore]

So if it's just gymnastics that has the 16 age limit, was is it for the rest of the events?

I guess nothing? If they qualify then they can go. Thinking about it from the point of view of what Ali and Laser said, there aren't really many other sports where having a childs build would really be of an advantage. Not that I can think of off the top of my head anyways.

[Oaken]

there aren't really many other sports where having a childs build would really be of an advantage. Not that I can think of off the top of my head anyways.

I would say diving....childs body = smaller frame and therefore less of a splash . Surely there should be different age categories or something. Junior and senior maybe . A child body would also be good for the equestrian as the horse would be carrying less weight and should therefore be able to move more freely.

I think there might be a minimum age for the weight lifting....I'm not certain though.

[Eeyore]

I would say diving....childs body = smaller frame and therefore less of a splash . Surely there should be different age categories or something. Junior and senior maybe . A child body would also be good for the equestrian as the horse would be carrying less weight and should therefore be able to move more freely.

I think there might be a minimum age for the weight lifting....I'm not certain though.

Nah, personally I reckon lack of proper muscle would hold you back in diving and lack of proper experience would hold you back in horse riding. I mean, I'm saying this and know nothing about either really, but yeah .