Why did Aliya Mustafina retire?
Why did Aliya Mustafina retire?
The two-time defending Olympic champion on the uneven bars, Mustafina stepped away from the sport in 2017 before giving birth to her daughter Alisa. But the Russian star returned to artistic gymnastics competition in 2018, helping her team to a silver medal at the World Championships in Doha.
Is Aliya Mustafina still competing?
No, Aliya Mustafina won’t compete in 2021 as she has officially retired as a gymnast. She last competed in early 2019 and was out of the 2019 world championships.
What age do Olympic gymnasts retire?
Gymnasts often retire young — in their late teens and early 20s — thanks to the intense physical and time commitments that elite competition demands. The stereotypical female Olympic gymnast is a powerhouse: She’s short and toned, and she’s young.
When did Aliya Mustafina tear her ACL?
In 2011, the then reigning World all-around champion tore her ACL in her knee. A year later, she found herself on the all-around podium and wearing the uneven bars gold medal at the London Olympics.
