Raisman going for gold - The Jewish Chronicle

Aly Raisman will go for gold in Thursday’s individual all-round artistic gymnastic final following a stunning qualifying performance.

The 18-year-old USA captain scored 15.325 on the floor and 15.1 on the balance beam on her way to recording an impressive 60.391 overall.

Her performance ensured that world champion and best friend Jordyn Wieber crashed out as no country can have more than two gymnasts in the individual all-round final.

Raisman, who will now compete alongside fellow American Gabby Douglas, will hope to win both gold in the individual and team events.

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