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London 2012: Gymnastics - Going for the Gold

London 2012: Gymnastics - Going for the Gold

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Documentary

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At the 1996 Atlanta Games, the Magnificent Seven became the first American women to ever win gymnastics team gold. Sixteen years later, in London, the Fierce Five joined them in the history books. Relive all the excitement as Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross take the lead from the first rotation and never look back on their way to gold. Follow Gabby Douglas on her way to the podium to make it three straight American gold medals in the individual all-around competition. Every individual event final is featured on this DVD, including Aly Raisman's historic gold-medal performance in the floor exercise, her bronze on the balance beam, as well as McKayla Maroney's silver medal in the vault.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

18 September 2012

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Gabby Douglas

Gabby Douglas

Self

McKayla Maroney

McKayla Maroney

Self

Aly Raisman

Aly Raisman

Self

Kyla Ross

Kyla Ross

Self

Jordyn Wieber

Jordyn Wieber

Self

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