Simply the best.

That’s all you can really say about these 5 outstanding young women.  They OBLITERATED the competition in Rio and won by an astounding 8 points over Russia.  I will more than likely spotlight each of these fantastic ladies at some point during the games but for now I want to celebrate them as a team.

I watched their post win interview with NBC Sports anchor, Bob Costas and they continually brought it back to the TEAM.  Even Simone Biles who has been called the greatest gymnast EVER kept talking about her teammates when asked about her own individual performance.

Even while on the floor competing they would cheer for each other and congratulate each other on their stellar routines.  That is so encouraging and wonderful to watch because as the gymnastic commentators and even Bob Costas said in the post meet interview any of these Fierce 5 would be the best gymnast on a team.

The Final 5

 

The Final 5 nickname comes from this being Marta Karolyi’s last time as Olympic Coordinator for USA Gymnastics.  What a Final 5 They are!

Shout out to the Old Ladies of the Team!

I want to give a special shout out to the old ladies of the team:  Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman who are in their early 20’s and made it back to their SECOND Olympic games.  This is almost unheard of in gymnastics because it is SO taxing on the body but shout out to these 2 incredible young women for being determined to come back and make a statement.

I am just so proud of these young women and their accomplishments along with their commitment to their team!

All Hail the Final 5!

Rio Results

Team Gymnastics:  Gold