in praise of Aly Raisman

I recall at Worlds 2010 questioning why Marta was so keen on Aly Raisman. She’s truly not an artistic gymnast.

Aly proved me wrong, over and over again. And Marta right.

photo linked from gymnostalgics

There aren’t many male gymnast who could pull off this tumbling line.

Both were linked from an excellent post – Arabian Punch Front – Favorites of 2012

Here’s that Golden routine from London.

related – unorthodox gymnastic – A short defense of Aly Raisman

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