Aly Raisman on gymnastics, winning gold, and life after the Olympics | BBC News

[@joshfredamusic]

This is one of the best interviews, from both sides, I’ve seen in a long time. Well done BBC.

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

I don't know if Aly has a stylist or she styles herself, but this outfit was a complete slay.

[@firerosearien]

For tv almost certainly there is a stylist

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

And her hair is gorgeous too!

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

I have read her book. She describes how she loves buying clothes and shopping online, and she also likes doing her makeup

[@Ch-zd5ro]

Quite average, at least here in Europe

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

@@Ch-zd5ro Thanks for your riveting contribution. Thank goodness you were here to provide that commentary.

[@MrStuartm72]

She is world class in every sense. A leader and a champion for so many causes. I love hearing her speak even more than I love watching her gymnastics (which is a lot :) )

[@unknown-rx6qj]

Aly... 1 of the most consistantly reliable gymnasts... solid routines with above average scores... 👏👏🏽👏🏼🙌

[@ErinConfidential]

Aly’s floor is one of my favourites of all time. Especially the Rio performances. So reliable, and so talented. I miss her gymnastics.

[@colleenrowley1389]

I adore Aly Raisman, for so many reasons. Such a beautiful and articulate woman. One of my all time favourite gymnasts and when I met her in Glasgow in 2015, despite being in my 30’s the little girl inside me got so excited!

[@extraicegirl]

Fans are fans! I hear she's lovely to all of her fans.

[@extraicegirl]

Aly Raisman is the US's most underrated gymnasts. She has 6 Olympic medals (7 if they didn't have tie breakers). Only 1 less than what Simone Biles and Shannon Miller currently have.

[@anthonylebrun1977]

That's right, the London 2012 All Around was the worst thing I ever watched in my life & hate the judges still to this day.

[@extraicegirl]

@@anthonylebrun1977 dropping the lowest score as a tie breaker isn't an AA score. It was ridiculous. While we're fighting for Jordan's bronze, Simone's gold...let's go after a bronze for Aly too.

[@anthonylebrun1977]

@@extraicegirl They should've shared the bronze not only a huge missed opportunity but having 2 Americans & 2 Russian would've been another historical moment plus I've seen the bronze being shared before even the gold medal.

[@zaiyaun7]

This was a solid interview between Kathy Kay, a quality reporter and a gymnastics phenom, Aly Raisman, 6 x medallist over 2 olympics. Substance, depth and emotion intertwine in compelling dialogue of the athletic journey of this exceptional woman and life after the Olympics. Thanks for sharing.

[@Taureanfitness]

I love Aly! Shes 1 of the best Olympic gymnasts ever! But shes also so poised, graceful, mature, intelligent, honest, sincere, positive, & well spoken. She reminds me of Queen Elizabeth because she was so diplomatic.She never got involved with politics or drama.In any way and I think people respect her for that.

[@centrist1008]

Aly is unbelievable

[@franss7554]

I love her so much, as a an elite gymnast and as a person. She’s very eloquent with her words and always has that so very positive aura about her. I so can see her be in the top position/board of organizations overseeing USA’s Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.. I can see her be such an amazing leader. Also, I love this interviewer, she lets Aly get all her answers out, it’s so lovely seeing her talk about her 2012 Olympics experience, you can see her reliving the memory as she’s describing it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@P55999]

I think Aly is a lawyer, she is the one that went after Larry Nassar.

[@lindabound1701]

@@P55999 Since retiring in 2020, Aly Raisman has been working at Camp Woodward as a program designer and trainer. "USA Today, 2024"

[@derekwise8243]

It’s nice hearing her perspective on her success, she’s well spoken.

[@user-kk9hp6sf3t]

She is so gorgeous & dignified. I know the issues she has with USA gymnastics, but I would love for her to take a leadership role for USA gymnastics. Reallly big fan of hers

[@RB-dh6lu]

Agree , she would be perfect in the role and implementing the much needed changes

[@ellavateify]

Awww she’s such an OG. I watched her documentary Going for Gold and what an amazing lovely person she was just came across so clearly. She’s always been such an inspiration. katty K is a great journalist as well! Love your new American politics podcast Katty!

[@erinames7783]

She is so humble and sweet. I was a fan and supporter then and still a fan and supporter now.

[@leahvatson6379]

What a lovely interview! So many unique questions and Aly is just a super star ⭐️ so wise and eloquent, I could listen to her forever ❤

[@gingocampo925]

I love the last part for her. To be able to talk about her feelings apart of Gymnastic must have been a great outlet for her ❤

[@hayleydellaca505]

What an absolute role model ❤

[@crunchybundles4005]

As one of millions of sexual abuse survivors myself, it please my soul so much to see people being so open about their own experiences. Trauma is such a difficult thing and I'm so glad their is so much more understanding these days!

[@RB-dh6lu]

Aly was so gracious in the way she spoke about it, but it seems like that is a huge weight to put on a stranger immediately upon meeting - especially for somebody who likely deals with ptsd I can only imagine how stressful it must be to know that at any moment when you’re in public some random person can spring that on you and bring back those memories so suddenly. I hope people can understand that is a lot for one person to handle and instead deal with these challenges in the appropriate channels and with drs/therapists who are qualified and fully equipped to help them through it.

[@crunchybundles4005]

@@RB-dh6lu I cannot agree with you more! That is super tough stuff.

[@heatherwicker9990]

Wonderful interview. Insightful questions. Honest answers. It’s nice to hear from her and know she is living and not just surviving. ❤

[@barbaras8447]

I love Aly.......Suni and Aly are my all time favorite gymnastics. Such grace both in and out of the gym.

[@Garmonbozia-nc7mm]

Olympics start in 2 weeks and I’m already getting Olympic fever

[@carolinehowell5362]

💯💯💯

[@RhinestoneLover]

Me too ❤

[@ShelleeGraham]

Great 👍 interview with the wonderful Alexandra “Aly” Raisman. So nice to see a recent interview with her.

[@livingroomforus]

Thanks so much for speaking on PTSD, Aly!! Specifically PTSD and trauma. We know that trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, but not everyone that's experienced trauma develops PTSD. The 'POST-traumatic' part is the one people forget, and usually where all the painful but necessary healing happens....for months, years at a time - everyone is different like she says! Being widely known means she's likely triggered constantly. So glad she's got a good therapist.

[@StoreePowell]

Aly you are a very special person and I think the Olympics are just a small part of what you have to offer the world. Keep being you and you will continue to change the world for the better.

[@andrewtomlinson7760]

What an incredible interview this is, a insight into the life of an amazing Olympian performing and life after. Thank you Aly for what you have given to the sport of Gymnastics

[@metaphoricallyspeaking45]

Love her vintage revival shoes!

[@ericB3444]

@@metaphoricallyspeaking45 my team likes her vintage denial, sandal

[@marcnunn-ne3gt]

One of my absolute favourites and just so dependable and always eloquent in interviews

[@coll4455]

I absolutely adore her and it was a privilege to have witnessed her in both Olympics

[@adrianops7]

So classy, we love you Aly!

[@joyve7391]

Love this interview!

[@SquirtlePower809]

Aly is sooooo phenomenal!!

[@carolinehowell5362]

Class act … one of the greats.

[@taramorales1807]

Great interview with my all time favorite gymnast! 🎉

[@DoryLove-y4n]

Walk In the Strong Beauty you exemplify! As a young school gymnast, a dancer, survivor, and Dance educator; as a teacher, and mother I believe in the power of owning your life as a human being! I respect your articulate spirit. You are a thoroughbred - a whole marvel of a woman! You Be You!

[@Taureanfitness]

I truly believe that if Ali was never abused and the sport now has changed so much as far as keeping our athletes healthy, both physically and mentally, I think if things were different, then she would not have retired. I think she would made it until the tokyo olympics

[@coll4455]

I knew it wasn’t a hard decision for her to walk away from gymnastics and I’m so glad for that! She proved you can come back better and stronger and walk away with peace ❤ Also Gymnastics is so so lucky to have her advocating for the sport

[@ns_lari]

Im brazilian and I love her!!! She so great in every sense!!!

[@pamelawright8512]

excellent interview! She is exceptional! Hope her life is amazingly happy now!

[@saranshd-c4911]

Really wonderful interviewer and thoughtful questions

[@katherineaw8574]

Aly, watching you stick all four landings on your tumbling passes in the Floor Final is what made me a fan of yours

[@svenlabots1869]

Wonderful interview! Aly is still the classiest lady that gymnastics has ever known. Always well spoken, always gorgeous looking. She still makes this huge impression on me. Way to go,Aly, and i wish you all the best in life !👍👍😍

[@VenEm]

Aly is incredible

[@KaiOpaka]

I got Aly's book while watching this wonderful interview. Can't wait to read it.

[@blclaar]

Aly... The world needs more 'girls like you'.

[@alannabrown4]

my favorite gymnast she’s the best🥰

[@pnkvemon]

Great Interview. Bless her

[@thedivide3688]

That beam leap so high up…stunning straight line.

[@NJSportsGirl2]

Love this ❤ Aly is so lovely ❤ She stands up for what she believes in and I love that about her ❤

[@darklight1030]

An amazing athlete and human being. Thank u Princess Aly

[@gabriellestrandquist2950]

Gosh so sweet 🥺❤️

[@flua1508]

Great women, great discussion, great inspiration! Thank you!

[@ronnieacosta6848]

Yes one of the greats! The 1.5 to 2arab to front lay... Wow!

[@quyendaubert1716]

Good morning guys you guys doing great job thank so much ❤❤❤

[@luzelena7034]

Wish u came back too😢

[@TheresaFarah-lf4lx]

She's a special person❤❤❤

[@Man4Real.]

She's so amazing ❤

[@sarahsutton898]

My all time favorite gymnast!

[@ewdavid1234]

Stunning. Confident. Powerful. Role Model. ❤

[@shutupsebas]

I LOVE U ALYYYY

[@jamesfrearson9630]

Aly is a smart guest.

[@lin90210]

Modern day phrase for "it's so quiet you can hear a pin drop" is "you can hear a bag of chips opening"? Great

[@Darkmoonrose888]

I am not so sure that is the new way of saying that vs she legitimately heard someone opening a bag of chips 😂

[@hermionepink96]

Aly made me realize I was being a bused. I made a video about my story on my youtube and have also gotten comments from people much older saying this is the first time they are opening up after watching my story.

[@kiat5912]

Why don’t you mention her book in the video description?

[@Greatgownsbeautifulgownss]

1:37 proof that aly can hit a 180 split

[@asafzilberberg6648]

Champion - in sport and in life.

[@petergrinbergs8416]

Another Olympics is quick on the horizon. This interview with an American gymnastics medalist me just shift our childhood, young adulthood fantasies into a shift of perspective .

[@luishuitron6189]

Love Aly

[@corbinschmidt]

She has stayed so grounded. So beautiful and rare :)

[@ammmmur6511]

Very articulate young woman and she’s gorgeous!

[@willwud]

She’s soooo 🔥

[@ericB3444]

This girl got prettier as she got older, which is very rare.

[@Fliptwisttt245]

Shes not old tho. She also doesnt have kids.

[@ericB3444]

@@Fliptwisttt245 she has nine kids and is 56.

[@carrietremble]

HOW immature ARE you?! She is THIRTY, which is hardly "older!"

[@ericB3444]

@@carrietremble 30 is not 23.

[@P55999]

Yes, there is more to life than winning medals. You are not your job title, it is what you do to help others in the world that matters and you don't need to be famous to have a platform.

[@anideleful]

Grande ginnasta ;)

[@srr5v]

I only saw the end of this interview - And it was well-answered IMHO. 10 minutes or so. I don't appreciate saying "well done!" at the end by Katty Kay (I think that's her name), since she knows better. Whatever the case of the interview.

[@JH-nb4nn]

Whats wrong with saying well done?? Don't be ridiculous.

[@jjs1300000]

She is classy.

[@SkyBhowmick]

BBC news plz help our country of students. Country name is Bangladesh. Our need help

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

Beautifully lovely hair and outfit.

[@Zach-ed4nx]

Aly has legs. Legs.

[@Xghost463]

Who the F is that s

[@carolinasojuicy]

most decorated gymnast of all time

[@ABMDRAKO-um6tw]

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[@Happy-b7m4x]

Hot aly...only if you want to gold, one more time, you can, you can do it, and I want you to, also. You have it, in you. But if you don't want to, I also don't want you to. I have spoken.😎 🇺🇸🗽❤️🇺🇸💙🇮🇱 Never through any money, person, physical item/s, pastor, rabbi, pope, church, or religion, but only through one-on-one personal conscious-choice direct faith... This is one's only hope ever: See Romans 10:9-13 and 1 Cor.15:3,4 and Psalm 22:16 & Isaiah chpt.53 (even in the Jewish bible). After salvation see Matt.10:28 and Mark 12:30,31 auth.kjv bible only.

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

Then she created the treacherous Me-To Movement..... what a woke star she became

[@Will-ql5db]

🧡 What a beautiful woman 💋 ✡Jewish-princess dream girl🕎 i'm in LOVE.💋Mwwaaa 💋

[@torres870rem]

She is marriage material. ❤

[@SerPodrick]

Creepy

[@wildandbarefoot]

"spready to the Gods" heres me face...(Ozzie Man)😅

[@Roy-ev3qf]

Don’t stop talking some water 😴

[@yjk5737]

She's single?

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

"They're not after me, they're after you, I'm just standing in the way" Donald J Trump.

[@auro1986]

why interogate players and atheletes now like this because they didn't get enough ad revenue for bbc?

[@GIBBO4182]

Can’t imagine many people caring about this. More money well spent by the BBC!

[@napolean_ragland]

As if you contributed any of it

[@beckywaite7805]

I care, she's one of my favourite athletes :) but it's ok if you don't care, there's plenty of other things you can watch xx