Aly Raisman

American artistic gymnast and two-time Olympian, captain of the gold medal-winning US women's gymnastics teams at both 2012 and 2016 Olympics.

Born in Needham, Massachusetts on May 25, 1994, Alexandra Rose "Aly" Raisman began gymnastics at age two and quickly demonstrated exceptional talent on floor exercise and beam. She trained at Exxcel Gymnastics under coaches Mihai and Silvie Brestyan, developing the powerful tumbling and expressive choreography that would become her trademark. Her Jewish heritage influenced her routine music choices, including performances to "Hava Nagila" that celebrated her cultural identity on the world stage. Raisman's elite career peaked during two Olympic cycles. At the 2012 London Olympics, she captained the "Fierce Five" team to gold, then claimed individual silver medals in the all-around and floor exercise finals. Four years later in Rio de Janeiro, she again served as team captain, helping secure another team gold medal and winning individual silver on floor exercise. Between Olympics, she contributed to World Championship teams and maintained her status as one of America's most consistent gymnasts. Her six Olympic medals tied her for the most by any American gymnast at the time of her retirement. Raisman's floor exercise routines, characterized by exceptional artistry and commanding presence, earned particular acclaim and helped redefine expectations for dance elements in women's gymnastics. She was known for her leadership qualities and became the face of USA Gymnastics during her competitive peak. Beyond competition, Raisman emerged as a transformative figure in sport activism. As a survivor of sexual abuse by team doctor Larry Nassar, she became one of the most prominent voices in exposing widespread misconduct within USA Gymnastics. Her victim impact statement during Nassar's 2018 sentencing hearing was widely praised for its courage and eloquence. She testified before Congress and consistently advocated for athlete safety reforms. Her activism extended to body positivity campaigns and mental health awareness, establishing her as one of the most influential athlete advocates of her generation and fundamentally changing conversations about athlete welfare in American sports.

Known for exceptional floor exercise routines, strong leadership, and consistency under pressure

First American gymnast to win gold in floor exercise at Olympics, advocate for athlete safety and abuse survivors

• Olympic Gold 3x (2012,2016)
• World Champion multiple
• Captain USA gymnastics
• Olympic Team Gold 2012
• Olympic Team Gold 2016
• Olympic Floor Exercise Gold 2012
• Olympic Silver All-Around 2016
• Olympic Silver Floor Exercise 2016
• World Championships Team Gold 2011
• World Championships Floor Exercise Gold 2015