Olympics question

[ironchef]

Some friends and I were having an argument tonight about the olympics.

Ex: Someone is born in China, but moves to the U.S. and becomes a citizen, can they then represent the U.S. in the olympics?

I said they can, my friends disagreed. So, I just read the olympic charter and it seems to support my position. Anyone got any further insight on this?

[BobbyFresco]

Yes, they can.

[hydroshutter]

Why wouldn't you be able to? If you're an American Citizen...don't see why there would be a problem.

[Alan®]

you can.

[EJ25RUN]

yeah, but i think you have to be a citizen. I remmeber in the 2000 or 2004 games there was a Russian born swimmer who was on the American team.

[Nerdsrock22]

Is it just me or has every olympic sport on tv been in a pool this year?

oh and yes, american citizens should play as americans.

just no more water"sports" plz.

[Spektrewing386]

you dont even have to be a citizen. if an athlete doesnt qualify for their home countrie's team, then sometimes they will go on another countries team.. happens all the time.