Imagine an athletically talented young woman who has committed blood, sweat, tears and countless hours to her gymnastic training. She finally qualifies for her nation's Olympic team, and during the event qualifications at the Olympic Games she places in the top 24, placing her in the individual all-around competition - a life's achievement, right?
Except two of her fellow team mates placed higher and the competition's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), has a "two qualifier per nation" rule. Sorry, guess you have to wait four years and try again - if you can.
Oh, did I forget to mention that this happened to four young women - three of whom are Anastasia Grishina of Russia, Jennifer Pinches of Great Britain, and Yao Jinnan of China?
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
TFH 5/1: Diamond Greatness in 1991
Today, Their Finest Hour is taking a brief break from our chronicle of military heroes to honor greatness from the world of sports. I'm a baseball fan. I don't get to as many games as I'd like to, and while I have my favorite team (the Yankees, naturally!), it's great just to go to a game no matter who is playing!
On May 1, 1991 two amazing events happened in Major League Baseball history in different games, both featured one of the true all-time greats of the game.
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