more on the Chinese Test Meet

A report on IG includes some information on the secretive Men’s Olympic preparation. As well as the Chinese Women’s Team.

Newcomer He Kexin scored 17.000 on uneven bars this past week at a two-day internal test for the Chinese team in Beijing, site of the 2008 Olympic Games.

With a 7.700 A-Panel (difficulty) score, He earned 17.000 for her routine, which includes a Jaeger to mixed grip to straddled front flip and a layout Jaeger. It is likely the first time a female gymnast has hit that mark, though Chinese men’s team members Chen Yibing and Yang Wei have both scored 17.000 on still rings. …

read more – International Gymnast

We can’t compare in-gym scores with those of an international judging panel. Still, few doubt that He Kexin is capable of 17.0.

Some do doubt she is actually old enough to compete at the Olympics.

They are Olympics crazy in China. Anything goes, I’m afraid.

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