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When I first turned elite in gymnastics, when I was 14, that's when I really became more inspired than ever. I just always kept that in the back of my mind, and always thought about making the 2012 team.

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Aly Raisman
Age: 30
Born: 1994
Born: May 25
Artistic Gymnast
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Needham
Massachusetts
Alexandra Rose Raisman
Alexandra Raisman
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