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American gymnast Aly Raisman made her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games and emerged as the most-decorated American gymnast at that year's Games, coming away with two gold medals and one bronze. Her gold medal win in floor exercise marked the first time that an American woman was awarded the gold medal in that category. After taking a break from competitive gymnastics, during which time she appeared as a contestant on the television show "Dancing with the Stars" (2013), Raisman returned for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she won two silver medals and one gold.
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| Also Known As | Alexandra Rose Raisman |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Needham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Birth Date | May 25, 1994 |
| Notable Family Members | daughter of Rick Raisman • daughter of Lynn Raisman • sister of Chloe Raisman • sister of Brett Raisman • sister of Madison Raisman |
| Education | Needham High School (Needham, Massachusetts) • Babson College |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Olympic Games (Competed) | Rio 2016 • London 2012 |
| Olympic Medals | silver in floor exercises (Rio 2016; gymnastics) • silver in individual all-round (Rio 2016; gymnastics) • gold in team competition (Rio 2016; gymnastics) • bronze in womien's balance beam (London 2012; gymnastics) • gold in women's floor exercises (London 2012; gymnastics) • gold in women's team competition (London 2012; gymnastics) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Charlie's Angels" (2019) |
| Published Works | "Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything" (2017; with Blythe Lawrence) |
| Twitter Handle | @Aly_Raisman |
| Instagram Username | alyraisman |
Top Questions
At what age did Aly Raisman start practicing gymnastics?
Aly Raisman began practicing gymnastics in 1996, when she was only two years old.
Where did Aly Raisman go to school?
Aly Raisman attended Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts, and later took classes at nearby Babson College.
When was Aly Raisman on "Dancing with the Stars"?
Aly Raisman competed in 2013 on the 16th season of the television program "Dancing with the Stars." Raisman and her dancing partner for the show, Mark Ballas, placed fourth.
Where did Aly Raisman grow up?
Aly Raisman grew up in Needham, Massachusetts.
Did You Know?
- Raisman’s parents came to popular notice among TV viewers of the Olympic Games for their visibly tense reactions to watching their daughter compete; cameras captured the pair squirming in their seats with rigid expressions on their faces until the moment when Raisman safely completed her routine.
- Raisman began practicing gymnastics when she was only two years old, at which age her mother brought her in for “mommy and me” classes; Raisman took to the sport immediately.
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