Sitting in the stands, the pair are a wreck of emotions with the 22-year-old’s mother particular affected, at times unable to watch her daughter, clutching the hand of her husband and another supporter just off screen.
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The Needham, Mass., native stuck her two-and-a-half twisting Amanar vault to help get the Americans into the lead in the opening rotation. Or create one, then give it to them. Watching them watch her was nearly as entertaining as watching her, in fact, more so. “I think that’s something that’ll be real special, that we’ll be able to share stories with him”. I’m going to the Olympics. However, their parents, who have cheered them on since little leagues, are typically just as shaken while watching their children perform.
“Comedian Sarah Schneider tweeted: “@Aly_Raisman’s parents watching her uneven bars routine is my favorite Olympic sport”.
In the end, though, their facial (and body) and body expressions are a sign of how badly they want their daughter to succeed this summer. But ultimately, like any parent, Lynn wants Aly to “be happy and go out there and do the best performance she can do”.
And aren’t we supposed to teach them to play the game with all of their heart and soul by fair rules?
“Always we have to take tough decisions, unfortunately”, said Karolyi. Isn’t learning to lose as important as learning to win? “I’m glad this isn’t something I have to do because I’m watching her, and I’m so nervous for her and I don’t even know her,”‘ Lynn said. They leaned back, forward, and every which way until Raisman finished the event.
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Laurie Hernandez seemed in a good position to compete for an Olympic all-around spot after trials, but an injury played at least some role in her not getting the opportunity here on Sunday.
