Watch: 4 Years After Retirement, Aly Raisman Returns to Gymnastics in a New Role

For gymnastics connoisseurs around the world, watching Aly Raisman belting out one great performance after another was a thrilling experience. While the 6-time Olympic medalist’s retirement announcement broke many hearts, it looks like her fans can continue to be enriched by her insights about the sport.

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Only yesterday, the world was stunned to learn about Raisman’s newest career as a collegiate gymnastics analyst. Now, as the LSU Tigers take on Kentucky for their SEC opener, Raisman looks more than comfortable taking on new challenges from the side of the court.

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In a social media post by Half In, Half Out Podcast, the two-time World Championships gold medalist Aly can be seen settling into her new role. Sitting beside celebrity commentator John Roethlisberger, Raisman can be heard talking about the exciting journey that awaits her.

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“Welcome to the mic @Aly_Raisman“, reads the caption of the post, and the heightened emotions of Raisman’s fans cannot be overlooked. When asked about her feelings on her first broadcast by her co-commentator, Raisman says, “I am so excited and so honored to be here“, with a broad grin on her face.

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As the Tigers and Kentucky aim to start their SEC journey with a bang, we believe Raisman’s presence in the stands will only bring out the best in all the athletes.

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