Aly Raisman
Aly Raisman
Alexandra Rose "Aly" Raismanis an American artistic gymnast. She was the captain of the United States women's gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she won gold medals in the team and floor competitions, as well as a bronze medal on the balance beam, making her the most decorated American gymnast at the Games. She was also a member of the gold-winning American teams at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships, and has been named as captain for the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGymnast
Date of Birth25 May 1994
CityNeedham, MA
CountryUnited States of America
You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!
I was so happy to go to prom so I could have a mental break because I've been working so hard. It felt so good to feel normal for once, and then the next day, I was in the gym again.
Gymnastics is my whole life, and I dream of going to the Olympics and being a world champ.
When I first turned elite in gymnastics, when I was 14, that's when I really became more inspired than ever. I just always kept that in the back of my mind, and always thought about making the 2012 team.
If I had tried the Olympics any younger, I wouldn't have been as prepared as I am right now. But there are definitely a ton of juniors out there, all around the world and in the USA, that if there was no age limit, they could definitely make the Olympic team.
I think imperfection is beauty. Instead of being insecure about my muscles, I've learned to love them. I don't even think of it as a flaw anymore because it's made me into the athlete that I am.
I like Princess Kate. I think her style is really great. She's really, really classy and always really sophisticated.
When I'm older, I want to have my own workout clothes line, like leggings and cute jackets in bright and fun colors.
I just stay focused, and I always think about gymnastics. I am just doing what I always do... working really hard and pushing myself to the maximum and keeping myself motivated.
My school friends are really understanding and still want to hang out with me. Ever since I was in sixth grade, I was at the gym every day to work out while my friends were getting their nails done or going to the mall. I used to feel left out, but I don't anymore.
I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.
I was two years old when my mom put me in mommy and me classes. I always had a lot of energy so it was the perfect fit!
There's nothing better than going out there and seeing USA on your leotard.
Tumbling has always been my favorite.