I'm 13. Can I still do gymnastics, and be in the olympics eventually?

Question

I'm flexible, I can do a cartwheel, I'm learning a handspring. Will I make it? I'm ready to work my butt off.

Can I do it?

Answer 1

You have to be 16 years old.  3 Chinese gymnasts are under investigation as there is a possibility they are around 15 years.

Answer 2

Not until you are 16  IOC Olympic Rules

Answer 3

Sure!

You just need proper training and a lot of practice.

Good luck! :)

Answer 4

The age minimum is 16.

:)

You can do it if you're really determined.

Answer 5

Have you gone to gymnastics before? if not 13 is kinda old to be starting. Your body and muscles have probabaly grown into a certain way, and you will not be as flexible as someone who started when they were very young.

They make it look easy, but trust me it is extremely hard.

Answer 6

if you believe in yourself and you are committed to working hard, then yes. Remeber, dont let anyone tell you you cant