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
I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.
I really like the retro look. My regular clothing, I like to always keep it classy and I like to kind of be more dressed up more of the time. I'm not really someone you see in sweatpants a lot.
Tumbling has always been my favorite.
I feel like I'm really blessed and lucky that I have a very good social life outside of the gym, and I have a really amazing family. My parents are so supportive. I have a younger brother and two younger sisters, and they're really awesome. So I feel like I get the best of both worlds.
I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.
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.
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!
I'm focused now, definitely. I absolutely need to show everyone that I'm powerful and strong and can be graceful and artistic, too.
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 like Princess Kate. I think her style is really great. She's really, really classy and always really sophisticated.
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.
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.
When I'm older, I want to have my own workout clothes line, like leggings and cute jackets in bright and fun colors.
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.