4253 In the vault controversy, the Chinese gymnast, Fei Cheng, did 2 extremely difficult vaults, the first one she did perfectly, but the second one she made mistakes and got a low score for the second vault. The American gymnast did 1 easy vault and 1 difficult vault and she made mistakes in both. So the score for the Chinese gymnast was higher because her vaults were more difficult and she did one perfectly so she won the bronze. American gymnasts won gold in the all-around and the floor routine, isn't the judgement wrong with those too?

• anti-nazi posted on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 7:50 am EDTReport Abuse

4260 Such Sore Losers! Look, the rules were published before the commencement of the Olympic Games. If you have a grudge against them, then Do not participate. Its about a level playing field and all the athletes abide by the same rules. Only complaining now because picked the shorter stick...

As for discretion about the points, they are not all Chinese judges. They are from different countries. Also, the typical American reaction would be, if an American gymnast obtains a poor mark, it must be the fault of the judges. Some people are oblivious to the fact that, in such case, that gymnast probably was not good enough.

Will you please, just Enjoy the Olympics, respect China and just CHILL OUT!

Of course I would be happy if China wins a gold medal. However, I would not be racist, discriminating, or altogether rude if Americans won that medal. I would still congratulate the winner, feel happy for her. That is the true Olympic spirit. Somehow, Somewhere alot of the people here have altogether forgotten that.

• Boo Boo posted on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 7:51 am EDTReport Abuse

4265 Nastia have great sportwomanship, she accepted the fact but she won cos a lot of people are siding her!

This Olympic is fantastic, created a topic for all. If everyone feel China is cheating before the game starts, then don't join.

In case you have no idea, some histories for your record.

1984 - Olympic in Atlanta, Georgia (USA - 83 golds & China - 15 golds) - No cheating because USA won most of the golds

1988 - Olympic in Seoul, Korea (Russia-55 golds, Germany - 37 golds, USA-36 - golds & China - 5 golds) - No cheating although tremendous drop in USA and even far behind Russia

1992 - Barcelona, Spain (Unified team - 45 golds, USA 37 - golds & China - 16 golds)

1996 - Olympic in Los Angeles, California (USA - 44 golds & China - 16 golds) - No cheating because USA won

2000 - Olympic in (USA - 36 golds & China - 28 golds) Same no cheating because USA won

2004 - Olympic in Athens, Greece (USA - 36 golds & China - 32 golds) Almost on par with China but still no cheating, USA won

2008 - Olympic in Beijing, China (China is cheating as USA unable to beat China)

We are talking sportsmanship not cheating. Athletes stamina change when they are in different countries as their bodies are unable to adapt to the environment.

Use common sense and logic, pleaseeeeeeeee!

• disgusted posted on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 7:52 am EDT

 also one comment from me:

6140 chinese girls always look young, just accept that ! our country will not cheat on age for a gold medal especially no one can make sure she (kexin) will get the number one in advance, to some people: when you say something against china or chinese, get the prove please, and thinking with your human brian

zhuzhu posted on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 9:12 am EDTReport Abuse

Should be enough, if you like ,please check it out: 

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Why-is-a-tie-breaker-needed-in-gymnastics-?urn=oly,101564&cp=171#comments