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Aly Raisman is using her platform as an Olympian to empower herself and others.
Last month, the gold-medal winning gymnast delivered a chilling testimony in court about the abuse she and her fellow athletes endured at the hand of Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar , who was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing over 160 women and girls.
Since then, Raisman, 23, has teamed with clothing brand Aerie , starring in its new #AerieReal campaign un-retouched to encourage tolerance, acceptance and body positivity. And now she’s joining Sports Illustrated Swim ‘s new franchise, “In Her Own Words,” posing completely nude with only the phrases “trust yourself,” “live for you,” and “abuse is never okay” written on her body.
“I would like to remind everyone that being a survivor is nothing to be ashamed of, and going through a hard time does not define you,” Raisman told SI Swim . “I hope that we can one day get to a point where everyone realizes that women do not have to be modest to be respected. We are free to draw confidence and happiness in our own way, and it is never for someone else to choose for us or to even judge us for that matter.”
She added that taking part in “In Her Own Words,” alongside models Sailor Brinkley Cook, Paulina Porizkova and Robyn Lawley , is a reminder that every one has personal hurdles to overcome.
“For me, ‘In Her Own Words’ serves as a reminder that we are all humans, we are all battling something, and it is ok to not be ok,” she shared. “We are not alone and we need each other.”
SI Swim Editor MJ Day said this year’s issue is all about delivering an empowered message that not only celebrates women’s diverse bodies, but also the platforms that are important to them.
“The ‘In Her Own Words’ project is the evolution of the messaging of the SI Swimsuit issue that we have been consistently promoting in the issue for years,” Day told PEOPLE. “The idea of allowing women to celebrate and evolve and harness their own power in a creative environment and allow them a platform to speak to who they truly are and who they want to be.”
Day added: “It’s so simple, yet so difficult for many in this industry to find control over how their identity is portrayed or interpreted or judged. We want to give this control directly to the women to own their story and image throughout the whole creative process. The results are inspiring.”In a recent cover interview with PEOPLE , Raisman acknowledged that for her, realizing the extent of Nasar’s abuse and coming to terms with it has been very difficult. RELATED VIDEO: Olympian Aly Raisman Opens Up About How Her #SISwim Photoshoot Made Her Feel ‘Confident’ & ‘Comfortable’
“You never really want to say, ‘I was sexually abused,’ but you have to process it. You can’t push it aside forever, which is what I did for a long time,” she shared . “I’m still processing it and coping with it.”
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But through platforms like “In Her Own Words,” she’s finding her voice. And she’s hoping to be an agent of change in the sport of gymnastics and beyond. “You lose a part of yourself when you’re abused,” she said. “I lost a part of myself, and I’m getting it back by speaking out.”
“I’m just starting to realize how strong I am,” she added, “and I won’t be silenced.”
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Published: 23:18 BST, 2 July 2015 | Updated: 12:19 BST, 3 July 2015
A gymnast's body is often one of the most battered, bruised and overworked within the world of sport - but that doesn't mean it can't be displayed with pride.
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, 21, who won three medals for Team USA at the 2012 Games, has once again solidified her title as one of the country's top athletes, as she joins a host of sportsmen and women in posing nude for ESPN's famous Body issue , showing off her incredibly muscular form while taking on tough gymanstic poses - all while in the buff.
'Instead of being insecure about my muscles, I've learned to love them,' Aly told the magazine. 'I don't even think of it as a flaw anymore because it's made me into the athlete that I am.'
Showing off: 21-year-old Gymnast Aly Raisman, who won two gold and one bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics, posed nude in ESPN The Magazine's upcoming Body Issue
Talented: Aly was only 18 when she gained fame for her incredible skill at the Games, landing three medals for the Floor, Balance Beam and Team events
'You can always spot the gymnast,' Aly, who competed in the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars after she returned from London, added. 'They are so ripped and so strong. Even if I was just wearing a T-shirt, my arms would just be more muscular than other girls'. If we were playing sports, I would just crush them.'
ESPN's The Body Issue, which debuted in 2009, features interviews alongside stunning nude photography and has since become one of the most prestigious media events for world-class athletes.
Previous issues have featured swimming champions Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps, tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena Williams, and soccer player Hope Solo.
Now Aly, who won the gold for Floor Exercise and the London 2012 Olympics, is joining the list of high-achievers by losing her ever-present leotard and posing on a balance beam - which is actually a bugbear piece of equipment for Aly.
Although she won the bronze in the individual event at the Games, a mistake on her Beam routine during the All-Around competition cost Aly, then 18, a medal.
Joining the ranks: Aly is one of several top athletes posing in the buff for the magazine issue, which has previously included sport stars like Michael Phelps and Venus Williams
Eye on the prize: The Olympic gymnast missed out on the medal podium at the 2012 Games after being marked down on her balance beam routine
Beaming: Despite the All-Around disappointment, Aly did pick up the gold medal for the Floor event
Speaking to the magazine, Aly revealed that this fact has somewhat taken away from her other Olympic triumphs thanks to her perfectionist nature.
'That kind of pisses me off -- I always think that it's never good enough. I almost fell and put my hand down; it was stupid, I never make that mistake on the beam,' she said.
'I'll have a second chance at it, but I think about it all the time. I wish I didn't have to learn that valuable lesson at the Olympics.'
Elsewhere in the interview Aly also reveals how she once 'pulled a Jennifer Lawrence' by taking a tumble down the stairs at the Golden Globes.
'I'm really clumsy,' she said. 'I can do anything on a 4-inch-wide beam, but when I walk down the street in sneakers, I'll trip and fall on my face.'
Aly also took home the Team gold along with teammates - the other members of the team, christened the 'Fierce Five' - Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross.
Fierce Five: Aly (second from right) also picked up the Team gold alongside USA teammates Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas (L-R)
A change of scene: During her time off from competition following the 2012 Games, Aly competed on the 2013 season of Dancing With the Stars
Treading the boards: Aly and her Dancing With the Stars partner Mark Ballas (pictured) placed fourth in the competition
Unfortunately the Fierce Five will not be reuniting in 2016, as Jordyn decided to retire after withdrawing from competition following the 2012 Games. Even though she gained the Team gold, Jordyn suffered a grave disappointment at the Games when she failed to make the All-Around final after being beaten by two of her teammates, despite going into the competition as World Champion.
Coming back to competition after the Games did not come easy to Aly either, as she explained to the magazine.
'After 2012, I took a full year off. Gabby and I did. We needed a break,' she said. 'It's just repetitions after repetitions. There's no offseason. But at the same time, you always have to keep your goals in the back of your mind.'
During that year off, Aly enjoyed her fame and endorsements, and even competed on the 2013 season of Dancing With the Stars, coming fourth overall.
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Published: 20:49 BST, 15 February 2018 | Updated: 21:04 BST, 15 February 2018
Aly Raisman has proudly detailed how her nude photo spread in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit came to represent an empowering experience for her, and how she hopes it will help change how people think about victims of sexual assault.
The three-time Olympic gold medalist sat down for an interview with Refinery29 health writer Cory Stieg, discussing the naked photo shoot as well as her approach to body positivity and her own body image journey.
Aly is one of the women who have taken part in Sports Illustrated's In Her Own Words project, which sees the subjects posing with words of their choosing written across different parts of their bodies to reflect certain aspects of their identities.
Message: Aly Raisman has proudly detailed how her nude photo spread in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit came to represent an empowering experience for her
Talk: The Olympic gold medalist (pictured on Wednesday night at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue launch in New York City) discussed the naked photo shoot in an interview
Brave: Aly is one of several women who posed naked for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Making a statement: 23-year-old Aly posed for the shoot not long after taking the stand at the trial of pedophile doctor Larry Nassar
The gymnast, who is one of the many victims who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of pedophile doctor Larry Nassar, picked 'survivor', 'fierce', and 'trust yourself' as some of the messages she wanted to sport on her body.
She revealed that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day had even opted not to be present in that moment so that the women involved in the photo shoot would feel complete freedom.
'It was just really really cool,' Aly told Refinery29 . 'The whole day was really empowering. I felt really strong. It felt good to put the word "survivor" across my chest and to not be ashamed of those words. I think everyone is a survivor of something. We've all be through something traumatic or something that's hard.'
Aly, who delivered an incredibly powerful victim impact statement during the ex-doctor's sentencing hearing last month, has become a vocal advocate for survivors of sexual assault, and wants her voice as well as that of others to be heard.
'I want to try to change the conversation to where it shouldn't be scary for people to come forward,' she added.
'And it is, I can tell you from personal experience, it's very hard to come forward and to be honest about something you've been through that is hard.
'We live in a social media generation where everyone's lives seem perfect, and I want to change the conversation where if you go through something hard, or you're currently going through a hard time, or you're suffering in silence, I want to encourage people to use their voices and encourage everyone else around them to support them, so when people do come forward we believe them, we listen and we take proper action.
'Because nobody deserves to be abused and nobody deserves to feel uncomfortable.'
Aly said she know from the get go that some people wouldn't agree with the spread, but insisted she firmly stands by it and its message.
'I stand by what I put on my body, women do not have to be modest to be respected,' she added.
'I stand by posing in a sexy bikini. You can be sexy. You can be wearing whatever outfit you want and still be powerful, strong, advocating for change, still be a kind, good person, and you can still be respected.
She said she is 'very grateful' for those who have supported her, and explained how she intends to keep working to change people's mindsets when it comes to assault.
Bold: The gymnast posed with 'truthful and empowering' words written across her body, including 'survivor' on her chest
Team: Aly joins fellow Sports Illustrated stars Sailor Brinkley Cook, Paulina Porizkova, and Robyn Lawley who also took part in the nude shoot for the publication
Impressions: 'For the shoots, I was excited, but also a little nervous in the beginning, because it's still a new experience,' Aly said
Inspiration: Aly explained that one of the messages behind the shoot is that 'women do not have to be modest to be respected'
Advocate: Aly's shoot allowed her to 'take control' in front of the camera, and gave her the chance to direct how the photos were taken
'We still have to continue to educate other people so they understand that if you're walking alone late at night in an alleyway, whatever outfit you are wearing, you never, ever should be attacked,' she said. 'And I think there are people who really believe that if you're wearing a sexy outfit you're asking for it, and that's disgusting. It's not acceptable.'
Aly has also become a voice in the body positivity movement, partnering with Aerie for an unretouched adverting campaign revealed last month.
While she is still figuring out exactly what body positivity means for her, so far, she feels that it entails 'figuring out how to be the best version of yourself and not comparing yourself to other people'.
'I think it's important to respect other people, be kind to other people, stop body-shaming but also appreciate yourself, stop body-shaming yourself,' she added. 'It's obviously easier said than done.
'Every day, we wake up and we feel differently. Some days I look at myself in the mirror and I like the way I look. Other days, by accident, without realizing it, you pick yourself apart.
'In those moments, I try to take a deep breath and realize what I'm doing and shift things, an
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