All told, Raisman won six Olympic medals during her tenure before ultimately retiring from the sport in 2020.
For Raisman, competing in the Olympics was like achieving the ultimate goal.
“I am so honored and so excited to represent my country.
It means the world to me.”
By her second Olympics competition in 2016, Raisman was the oldest member of her team at 22.
Raisman has expressed gratitude for the solidarity so many have shown her.
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