If I had tried the Olympics any younger, I wouldn't have been as prepared as I am right now. But there are definitely a ton of juniors out there, all around the world and in the USA, that if there was no age limit, they could definitely make the Olympic team.

Aly Raisman

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You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!

Aly Raisman

good-day adversity strength

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

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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 because it's made me into the athlete that I am.

Aly Raisman

insecure athlete thinking

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

Aly Raisman

good-enough enough giving

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

Aly Raisman

gymnastics dream world

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

Aly Raisman

leotards usa going-out

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 and keeping myself motivated.

Aly Raisman

gymnastics athlete thinking

When I'm older, I want to have my own workout clothes line, like leggings and cute jackets in bright and fun colors.

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workout fun cute

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 out while my friends were getting their nails done or going to the mall. I used to feel left out, but I don't anymore.

Aly Raisman

work-out understanding school

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.

Aly Raisman

gymnastics team mind

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

powerful strong needs

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 next day, I was in the gym again.

Aly Raisman

next-day normal break

I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.

Aly Raisman

usa girl goal

I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.

Aly Raisman

olympics cocky right-now

I was two years old when my mom put me in mommy and me classes. I always had a lot of energy so it was the perfect fit!

Aly Raisman

two-year-olds mom years

I feel like I'm really blessed and lucky that I have a very good social life outside of the gym, and I have a really amazing family. My parents are so supportive. I have a younger brother and two younger sisters, and they're really awesome. So I feel like I get the best of both worlds.

Aly Raisman

brother blessed two

I like Princess Kate. I think her style is really great. She's really, really classy and always really sophisticated.

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princess style thinking

Tumbling has always been my favorite.

Aly Raisman

tumbling my-favorite

I really like the retro look. My regular clothing, I like to always keep it classy and I like to kind of be more dressed up more of the time. I'm not really someone you see in sweatpants a lot.

Aly Raisman

retro kind looks

I would like to remind everyone that being a survivor is nothing to be ashamed of, and going through a hard time does not define you, i hope that we can one day get to a point where everyone realizes that women do not have to be modest to be respected. We are free to draw confidence and happiness in our own way, and it is never for someone else to choose for us or to even judge us for that matter.

Aly Raisman

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