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Aug 22, 2008

The IOC ordered an investigation of allegations China covered up the age of a gold medal winner, while the host says all athletes are eligible.

The issue centres on the Chinese gymnast He Kexin who won team gold and individual title. She's registered as being 16 years old, but some media reports have suggested she's actually 14.

--Reuters

Duration: 2 min 00 sec

 
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