your statement is totally ridiculous- she is a tremendous gymnast and whatever her color i am glad she’s on our (USA) team...
the affirmative action comes in as only two gymnasts from each team are allowed to compete for the individual honor of best gymnast; that’s a joke as the American team is five deep and there are now inferior gymnasts now competing for the individual competition while great American gymnasts are sitting on the sidelines...
Agree 100% with your post, and by the way, the OP is wrong about Gabby falling off the balance beam. She did not fall off the beam, rather had a great routine. I feel very bad for the girl who got bumped out of the individual all-around (current world champ, I understand). She is very much worthy, but she too stepped OB on the floor routine (barely). The tragedy is the “only two girls from any one country” rule for individual all-around. Our team is very strong and unfortunately that’s how it worked out. The black girl was a pleasure to watch though, as were the others on our solid team.