The campaign for Aljaz Pegan to be selected as the last competitor for the Beijing Olympics is well known. Though there are several other strong candidates.
What about the single spot available for a woman?
Dwight Normile of International Gymnast has convinced me that Elsa Garcia should be the pick. Problem is, her teammate Marisela Cantu has already qualified.
… Garcia is a worthy exception to any rule that suggests Mexico shouldn’t have two gymnasts in Beijing. She deserves to compete in the Olympics because she’s a medal contender in more than one event. Her presence would make a positive difference in the competition. …
Says Garcia: “I am supposed to get an answer between March and May. I really hope they grant me a place in the Olympics.”
So do I. Elsa Garcia deserves the chance to make the 2008 Olympics, because she’ll make them even better.
IG – Stretching Out
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