Watch: 4 Years After Retirement, Aly Raisman Returns to Gymnastics in a New Role

For gymnastics connoisseurs worldwide, watching Aly Raisman belting out one great performance after another was a thrilling experience. She led the US team to Olympic glory twice in 2012 and 2016 as the captain of the ‘Fierce Five’ and ‘Final Five’ squad, respectively. While the 6-time Olympic medalist’s retirement announcement broke many hearts, her fans can continue to be enriched by her insights about the sport.

Only yesterday, the world was stunned to learn about Raisman’s newest career as a collegiate gymnastics analyst. Now, as the LSU Tigers take on Kentucky for their SEC opener, Raisman looks more than comfortable taking on new challenges from the side of the court. In a recent social media post, Raisman’s journey to the new chapter of her life has come to the forefront, and fans can’t wait to see how things unfold in the coming days.

Aly Raisman slips on new shoes to further nourish the gymnastics realm

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Half In, Half Out Podcast, the two-time World Championships gold medalist Aly can be seen settling into her new role. Sitting beside celebrity commentator John Roethlisberger, Raisman talks about the exciting journey that awaits her. “Welcome to the mic @Aly_Raisman“, reads the caption of the post, and the heightened emotions cannot be overlooked.

When asked about her feelings on her first broadcast by her co-commentator, Raisman says, “I am so excited and so honored to be here“, with a broad grin on her face. Aly was so overwhelmed by the electric environment of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, that she joked that she wished she could get back in action as a competitor. The wish is not unnatural for a staunch gymnast like Raisman.

An illustrious journey, etching Raisman’s name in gold

While Aly embarks on a new journey, one cannot ignore the decorated career that makes her one of the best in her new designation. Raisman was a member of the US gymnastics team that clinched gold in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. In 2012, she also nabbed gold in the floor exercise and bronze in the balance beam. Apart from that, she has an all-around and floor exercise silver in the 2016 games. She has been a prominent face beyond the gymnastics realm as well.

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Along with being a highly revered star, Aly is a vocal promoter of mental health. She has talked about how caring for mental happiness is also an integral part of the process and how she managed to overcome the worst times of her life by prioritizing herself first. Now, it waits to be seen how she embraces her new job role with the same poise that enthralled her fans for years.

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