Olympic Gold-Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman Throws Out First Pitch At Giants Game
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -- There was a special at the Giants game at AT&T Park Saturday night. Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman threw out the first pitch.
A 5-ounce baseball was no problem for the gymnast, who is used to wearing heavy medals.
Last night's first pitch was KD, listed at 6'9" ????
Tonight's first pitch: 5'2" @Aly_Raisman ????#Rio2016 #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/HWbQthbCKG— Gigantes (@SFGiants) September 18, 2016
Raisman's ceremonial first pitch #SFG https://t.co/LxhhG1Uay8 pic.twitter.com/BwxHXL6WiP
— SF Giants Report (@sfgiants_fanly) September 18, 2016
Earlier Saturday, Raisman made an appearance at a gymnastics club in San Jose, signing autographs and posing for selfies with young fans.
"It's really special to see all the girls screaming and going crazy when I come here just because I can remember being just like them," says Raisman. "I was a little girl that wanted to go to the Olympics so to see them here, I see myself in them and it's really incredible."
Raisman's advice for young gymnasts is "work hard and stay positive."