Too tall for gymnastics, suited to swimmingSourced
A gymnastics coach saw too much height.
A swim coach saw potential.
Taiwan's Chang Wei-chia started gymnastics in fourth grade but left after her coach judged her too tall. That year, a swimming coach noticed her large hands and feet and invited her to train. She later competed at the 1996 Olympics.
The same build
found a different sport.
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