WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 'Fierce Five' US women's gymnastics team that won gold at the 2012 London Olympics

Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas on nerves and the 'fierce five'
Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas on nerves and the 'fierce five'

On Sunday, the United States Women's Gymnastics Team began their quest to repeat as Olympic champions in the team all-around event.

The bar has been set high in Rio for Team USA thanks to the incredible performance of the "Fierce Five" during the 2012 Olympics in London.

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In addition to winning the gold in the team competition, the five gymnasts combined to win four medals in the individual events, including two gold.

Below we look back at the "Fierce Five" and see what they are up to today.



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