Aly Raisman
Personal Information:
Full Name: Alexandra Rose Raisman
Nickname: Aly
Birthdate: May 25, 1994
Place of Birth: Needham, Massachusetts
Current Residence: Needham, Massachusetts
Previous Club(s): Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing Center
Current Club: Brestyan's American Gymnastics
Year she began gymnastics: 1996
How did she get involved in gymnastics: Aly's mom enrolled her in mommy and me classes
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Aly's favorite thing about gymnastics is the performing aspect and that there is always something to improve and fix
Favorite Apparatus: Floor
Current School: Babson College
Recent Career Highlights:
Full Name: Alexandra Rose Raisman
Nickname: Aly
Birthdate: May 25, 1994
Place of Birth: Needham, Massachusetts
Current Residence: Needham, Massachusetts
Previous Club(s): Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing Center
Current Club: Brestyan's American Gymnastics
Year she began gymnastics: 1996
How did she get involved in gymnastics: Aly's mom enrolled her in mommy and me classes
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Aly's favorite thing about gymnastics is the performing aspect and that there is always something to improve and fix
Favorite Apparatus: Floor
Current School: Babson College
Recent Career Highlights:
- Team Captain of 2012 Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team
- 2012 USA Gymnastics Sports Person of the Year
- 2012 Olympic Games: 1st place-Team, Floor; 3rd place- Balance Beam; 4th place- All Around
- 2012 Visa Championships: 1st place-Balance Beam, Floor; 3rd place-All Around
- 2011 World Championships: 1st place-Team; 3rd place-Floor, 4th place-All Around, Balance Beam
- Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions
- Endorsement deals with various companies such as Ralph Lauren, GK Elite Sportswear, American Girl, Poland Spring, Pandora Jewelry
- Dancing with the Stars contestant
- Torch Lighter at 19th Maccabiah Games
- Signature leotard collection with GK Elite
- Oldest member of the Fierce Five
- Was committed to attend the University of Florida to compete on the gymnastics team, but pursued a professional career which disqualified her from NCAA eligibility
- Was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with her teammates
- Was tied for 3rd place in the All Around at the London Olympics but due to a tie breaker she received 4th place
- In 8th grade, Aly was voted most likely to be featured on ESPN