In perfect Boston day, Aly Raisman visits local gyms and lets David Ortiz wear her medals
Aly Raisman’s hometown victory tour got into full swing on Friday when the Needham-native made stops at two local gyms and — of course — Fenway Park. With her medals in tow, the two-time Olympian surprised her fellow gymnasts at Brestyan’s Gymnastics, where she trains in Burlington. Last week, her Brestyan teammates held a viewing party to cheer for Raisman during her final Olympic event in Rio.
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Raisman also made time Friday to stop in for some early morning boxing at FitBOX gym in Dedham with gymnast Nastia Liukin, who won gold in the women’s individual all-around at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
A little early morning boxing with @Aly_Raisman 👊🏼💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/iwQA7DgJ5x
— Nastia Liukin (@NastiaLiukin) August 26, 2016
But the day was not complete until she dropped by for a visit at 4 Yawkey Way. There, sporting her three Rio medals and a Red Sox jersey, Raisman finished her perfect day at Fenway Park, where she hung out with Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.
.@Aly_Raisman in the house & outdoing @davidortiz with the bling. 🏅 pic.twitter.com/8bqhlfwNPC
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 26, 2016
She even let Ortiz, who cheered her on from Boston during the Olympics, try her medals on for size.
As if Papi needs more bling! 🏅 https://t.co/zVn5rP6cRp
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 26, 2016
Thanks for hanging with us, @Aly_Raisman! We know it’s been a busy few weeks. 🏅 pic.twitter.com/LsHKRUtyK4
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 27, 2016
The gold medalist’s homecoming party continued Saturday with a rally in Needham.
Today is Aly Raisman day in Needham 😱😋🇺🇸 THANK YOU Needham
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) August 27, 2016
So exciting to see @Aly_Raisman at the Needham Rally! pic.twitter.com/ybanJFhrNT
— Marc Goodman (@MarcGoodmanBos) August 27, 2016
Needham is a great Town. #RallyForAly @Aly_Raisman @TownofNeedham pic.twitter.com/0Hh8Zzm5Qg
— kate fitzpatrick (@VeryKateTM) August 27, 2016
.@Aly_Raisman shows reporters her #goldmedal after today’s #RallyForAly in #Needham. #wbz #wbznews #AlyRaisman pic.twitter.com/PK06GbzBli
— Kim Tunnicliffe (@KimWBZ) August 27, 2016
Norah Simmons, 7, sits on her dad’s shoulders during a rally for Olympic champion gymnast Aly Raisman in Needham.
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