Before revision: In some cases, gymnasts themselves have come forward and publicly confirmed and verified the falsification.Daniela Silivas, Alexandra Marinescu, Yang Yun, Lavinia Agache, Olga Mostepanova In other cases, documents revealing inconsistencies, such as original birth certificates, have been researched and uncovered by the press.Gina Gogean Inconsistencies with reported birth dates and ages at international and national competitions have also led to the discovery of age falsification.Kim Gwang Suk, Lavinia Agache, Olga Bicherova Gymnasts who have had their ages falsified, and have spoken about their experiences, have indicated that they were not given a choice in the matter.
After revision: In some cases, gymnasts themselves have come forward and publicly confirmed and verified the falsification.Daniela Silivas, Alexandra Marinescu, Yang Yun, Lavinia Agache, Olga Mostepanova In other cas Gymnasts who have had their ages falsified, and have spoken about their experiences, have indicated that they were not given a choice in the matter.