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1980s (increased from 14 to 15) 1997 (15 to 16)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe reason is because the IOC do not believe in overtraining young girls as they can get injured very easily. But they find a better reason. If you good enough, there should be no limit.
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∙ 14y agoThe first one was made in 1981, when the minimum age was raised from fourteen to fifteen. In 1997, it was raised to sixteen.
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What is gymnastics and what age is too old to start?
There is no height limit for gymnastics. And I am not sure about the age. I am 14 and I do gymnastics and I think that like 16-19 is too old. But there is no age limit
How long has the 16 yr old age limit for Olympics been in effect?
Age limits are set by the Federation that controls each particular sport. Most Federations to not have an age limit. Gymnastics is one sport that does have an age limit and it was set in 1992. It states that an athlete must turn 16 years old by December 31 of the Olympic year to qualify to participate in that year's Olympic Games.
What is Olympic age limit for the atheletes?
The age limit is 16 invented by faizaan
What is the Olympic age limit?
13
What is age limit for current olympic?
14
How do you participate in olympic and what is the age limit?
You must be 18.
How old do you have to be for gymnastics for Olympics?
There is not age limit, per se. If you can make the team, you can go.
What age should you start gymnastics to be able to have a chance at the Olympics?
3 is the most common age start for Olympic gymnasts!
What is the age limit to participate in any Olympic?
the lst summer Olympics the age was set at 14
What is the oldest you can be in the Olympics in the gymnastics division?
I do not think there is an age limit but most gymnasts retire either before or in their twenties
What age did Aliya Yussupova start rhythmic gymnastics?
As a child, I am sure. Both of her parents were Olympic gymnasts. Her dad is currently her bar coach.
Is there an age limit for the Olympic wrestling?
There is an age limit. Can you see a two or three ye old wrestler? No. But, freestyle wrestling there isn’t an age limit.
