I'm focused now, definitely. I absolutely need to show everyone that I'm powerful and strong and can be graceful and artistic, too.

- Aly Raisman

My school friends are really understanding and still want to hang out with me. Ever since I was in sixth grade, I was at the gym every day to work ou…

- Aly Raisman

You have to give 110% all the time. 100% isn't good enough anymore.

- Aly Raisman

Gymnastics is my whole life, and I dream of going to the Olympics and being a world champ.

- Aly Raisman

There's nothing better than going out there and seeing USA on your leotard.

- Aly Raisman

The majority of the things that I do, I'm actually afraid to do, but you just have to have a positive attitude and block out any fears that you have.

- Aly Raisman

I think imperfection is beauty. Instead of being insecure about my muscles, I've learned to love them. I don't even think of it as a flaw anymore bec…

- Aly Raisman

I was so happy to go to prom so I could have a mental break because I've been working so hard. It felt so good to feel normal for once, and then the …

- Aly Raisman

I just stay focused, and I always think about gymnastics. I am just doing what I always do... working really hard and pushing myself to the maximum a…

- Aly Raisman