2012 Olympics Gymnastics Team Final Rewind | Fierce Five, Maroney's Vault, Russia vs USA

2012 Women's Olympic Team Final Rewind 🏆🇺🇸🇷🇺🇨🇳🇷🇴
We're diving deep into one of the most legendary nights in gymnastics history — the London 2012 Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team Final. From McKayla Maroney's iconic vault to the pink podium and the Fierce Five sealing gold, this commissioned episode looks back with fresh judging goggles and a critical E-score panel.

We cover the vault rotation that changed everything, NBC's commentary, Russia's near-miss, China's decline, and Aly Raisman's unforgettable floor routine. Join Jessica and Spencer for this epic rewatch!

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