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Those age limits have been in place for almost 20 years now. Many gymnasts have been 15 at the time of the Olympics since Moceanu. You just have to turn 16 in the year of the Olympics. Simone really is an anomaly. Although this year some gymnasts are older due to the postponement. However, the new crop of seniors who are 15/16 are good and giving them a run for their money. [/quote]

We definitely have some great senior gymnasts in the US. More than enough Olympic quality athletes to fill multiple teams. But right now it’s looking like most of all our Olympic athletes will be over 18. As of now, I see a lot of wildcard potential especially in the alternate spots. The two athletes who already have an Olympic spot (either officially or basically) are 20 and 24. The next top pick for an all around spot is also 20. I do see a lot of wildcards but we have a fair amount of other 18+ athletes in contention.

It seems to me that when the team size gets cut down, in the US, it tends to favor an “older” team overall. The sheer depth of competition here means that athletes need a lot of consistency and competitive experience, not just big skills. Athletes who have previously competed at Worlds and Olympics have some kind of edge in that respect.

In the US in the last 20 years there’s only one 15 year old I can think of on an Olympic team and that’s Kyla. 
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