Meet Team USA gymnasts
Team captain Alexandra ‘Aly’ Raisman took home the most medals out of all five gymnasts at the London Games. (Getty)
Raisman showcased her athletic grace and moves in “Dancing with the Stars” following the London Games. Her nickname during competition was ‘Reliable Raisman’. (Getty)
Lauren ‘Laurie’ Hernandez won medals in all four events at the junior world championships. She finished second all-around after Biles in the Olympic Trials. (Getty)
Her signature floor exercises and beam routines earn top scores due to her personality and confidence. Her favorite training music? EDM or rap. (Getty)
Simone Biles made her senior debut in 2013 and has had a near perfect record since. She even has a signature move named after her known as, ‘The Biles’. (Getty)
Biles has 14 total world championship medals… and 10 of them are gold. Her idol is Dominique Moceanu. (Getty)
Joining Team USA for the second time in the Olympic Games along with Raisman, Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Douglas made history in the last Games as the first African-American gymnast to win all-around gold. (Getty)
Since, Douglas has landed a book deal, has her own Barbie doll, and even a Lifetime movie called "The Gabby Douglas Story." (Getty)
Madison Kocian, known for her performance on the uneven bars, earned her first gold medal at the 2015 world championships. (Getty)
Kocian will enroll at UCLA following the Games and is a huge Texas Rangers fan. (Getty)
Gymnastics is one of the Olympic favorites, possibly because of the performances mixed with rigor and elegance. Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, and Laurie Hernandez will represent Team USA.