Tweddle may gain from gym inquiry

13 April 2012

The International Olympic Committee will investigate claims that China's He Kexin, who won gold in the uneven bars, was 14 and not 16, the minimum age.

If the claims are proved, Beth Tweddle could be in line for a medal having finished fourth.

US computer expert Mike Walker says he has uncovered two Chinese government documents that have since been removed from a government website which prove she is underage.

According to Walker, the documents state that He's birth date was 1 January, 1994 and not 1 January, 1992.

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