[monday]

“Wasn’t the big stink during the Olympics that the Chinese gymnast were TOO YOUNG? Why would being too old cause any issues?”

Being young isn't always an advantage in sports.
Imagine an 18 year old wrestling a 12 year old. Get the picture?

[wbill]

Being young isn't always an advantage in sports.

I believe that it would be in gymnastics - particularly women's. Maybe ice skating. Equestrian events, perhaps. Events where size/body mass/body shape play a real role.

Can't think of too many other "money" sports where it might matter. Certainly not America's big four (NHL, NFL NBA, and Baseball)