Date of Birth: May 25, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Aly Raisman, born Alexandra Rose Raisman, is an American gymnast who gained international fame as a member of the U.S. women’s gymnastics teams, known as the “Fierce Five” and the “Final Five.” She was born on May 25, 1994, in Needham, Massachusetts. Aly began her gymnastics journey at a very young age, inspired by the 1996 “Magnificent Seven” U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Raisman’s Olympic career took off at the 2012 London Olympics, where she captained the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to a gold medal in the team event. She also won a gold medal in the floor exercise and a bronze in the balance beam. Four years later, at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Raisman again showcased her exceptional talent, helping her team secure another gold medal in the team event. She also won silver medals in the individual all-around and floor exercise. Beyond her athletic achievements, Raisman has been a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, having been one of the many gymnasts who came forward about the abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. Her courageous testimony and activism have made her a powerful voice in the fight for justice and safety in sports.
5 Interesting Facts about Aly Raisman
1. Aly Raisman started gymnastics at the age of 2.
2. She has written a memoir titled “Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything” (2017).
3. Raisman has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” twice, finishing fourth in season 16 and participating in the all-athletes season.
4. She has been a vocal advocate for mental health and body positivity.
5. Raisman was awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2018 ESPY Awards.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aly Raisman
1. “I just take it one day at a time. I’m just thankful that I can do what I love.”
2. “The hard days are the best because that’s where champions are made.”
3. “We can all work together to create a safer, healthier environment for athletes.”
4. “I feel it’s so important to raise your voice, and I’m just thankful for the platform that gymnastics has given me.”
5. “It’s important to be strong, but also to be kind.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Aly Raisman’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Aly Raisman does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Aly Raisman – Team USA](https://www.teamusa.org/usa-gymnastics/athletes/Aly-Raisman
2. [Aly Raisman on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alyraisman/
3. [Aly Raisman – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4798847/
4. [Aly Raisman – Biography](https://www.biography.com/athlete/aly-raisman
