tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
After the team photos, Raisman immediately walked over to her longtime gymnastics coach Mihai Brestyan, of Brestyan’s American Gymnastics Club in Burlington, placed her medal around his neck, and gave him a big hug. …
After winning gold, Aly Raisman immediately put her medal around her longtime coach
related – Dvora Meyers – The Redemption of Aly Raisman
Simone got a Zac Efron leo from Ellen.
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And how about this shout out? 🙂
Update – Several commenters have noted that Aliya’s father is of Tatar descent, where many are Muslim. But that Aliya has not declared her personal religious beliefs. The team in the past has visited the Russian Orthodox church before competitions.
Awe-inspiring performances in a close match-up between American gymnasts Simone Biles and Aly Raisman, and Russian Aliya Mustafina, are a cross-section of faith, race and nationality …
Olympic women’s all-around champions: A Christian, a Jew and a Muslim
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Sui Lu, our London Olympics silver medalist on Beam reflects on that 2012 final. And her life since. 🙂
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Simone Manuel and Simone Biles.
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Swimmer Simone Manuel has become the first African-American woman to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic swimming event. …
Following the race, she was overcome with pride and emotion.
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