The 46-year-old gymnast competed in her first Games in 1992.
. Wiping tears from her eyes, Chusovitina waved to the crowd of coaches and competitors and formed a heart with both her hands.after the event. “I cried tears of happiness because so many people have supported me for a long time.”
During training on Thursday, Chusovitina told reporters that the Tokyo Games would be her last, according to“My son is 22 years old and I want to spend time with him. I want to be a mom and wife,” Chusovitina told the outlet. Chusovitina first competed in the Olympics at the Barcelona Games in 1992, where she won team gold as a member of the Unified Team for the Soviet Union. Sixteen years later, she earned individual silver for the vault in Beijing. Initially known for her floor routines, Chusovitina later became a specialist in the vault, and has won a
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