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  1. 08-14-2008, 12:16 AM #1
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    Default Olympics question

    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?

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  2. 08-14-2008, 12:17 AM #2
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    Yes, they can.
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  3. 08-14-2008, 12:20 AM #3
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    Why wouldn't you be able to? If you're an American Citizen...don't see why there would be a problem.
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  4. 08-14-2008, 12:23 AM #4
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    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.
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  5. 08-14-2008, 12:22 AM #5
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    you can.
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    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.
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  7. 08-14-2008, 03:44 AM #7
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    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.
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