2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games

FloFilms with Past U.S. Olympians

FloFilms with Past U.S. Olympians

Besides our Beyond the Routines with the 2016 Olympic Team, we've got a wide array of FloFilms with past Olympians from Mary Lou Retton to Jordyn Wieber. Th

Aug 5, 2016 by Becca Reed
FloFilms with Past U.S. Olympians
Besides our Beyond the Routines with the 2016 Olympic Team, we've got a wide array of FloFilms with past Olympians from Mary Lou Retton to Jordyn Wieber. These video series dig into their gymnastics careers with a fresh perspective from many who are years removed from the sport. See the list below and check out ALL of our FloFilms here.


Legends: Mary Lou Retton (1984 Olympian) and McKenna Kelley

Mary Lou Retton was the first American gymnast to win the all-around title at the Olympic Games and will forever be one of America's most adored gymnasts. Retton now has a family of her own and one of her daughters, McKenna Kelley, has a stellar gymnastics career herself and a unique bond with her mother.
The Trailer
Full Video


Legends: Kerri Strug (1992, 1996 Olympian)

A member of the Magnificent Seven, Kerri Strug is most famously known for her iconic vault (that she completed on an injured ankle) in team finals that solidified USA's gold medal. 20 years later, Strug is now raising little gymnasts of her own and in this video, she reflects on how her gymnastics career molded her life today.
The Trailer
Full Video
Bonus Video


Legends: Dominique Moceanu (1996 Olympian)

Another member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team, Dominique Moceanu was the baby of the team but a definite fan favorite. Moceanu relives her Olympic Games as well as the other defining moments of her gymnastics career. We also get a look into her current life as a wife, mother, and entrepreneur.
The Trailer
Episode 1: Making History
Episode 2: Life After Competition


Legends: Shawn Johnson (2008 Olympian)

2008 Olympian gold-medalist Shawn Johnson was always a fan favorite with her sweet and bubbly personality. In this Legends feature, Johnson looks back at some of her most memorable gymnastics moments and gives us an update on her life today.
The Trailer
Full Video


Beyond the Routine: Chellsie Memmel (2008 Olympian)

Chellsie Memmel has seven World and Olympic medals, including a world AA gold medal from the 2005 World Championships in Melbourne and the team silver medal from the 2008 Olympics. But what really separates Memmel is her tenacity and perseverance through hard times and injuries. As written on the wall in her gym, "When times get tough... Memmel up!"
The Trailer
Episode 1: The Dark Road to a World Title
Episode 2: Karolyi Kills Comeback


Beyond the Routine: Bridget Sloan & the Florida Gators (2008 Olympian)

Bridget Sloan was also part of the 2008 Olympic Team and she went on to have an incredibly successful career at the University of Florida, helping them break through and win their first NCAA team title.
The Trailer
Episode 1: Bridget Sloan's Untold Story
Episode 2: How Florida Did the Unthinkable
Episode 3: Scooters, Sparkles, and Sloan


Beyond the Routine: Kyla Ross (2012 Olympian)

The youngest member of the Fierce Five, Kyla Ross wowed with her exquisite form and consistency under pressure. Relive her Olympic journey and get an inside look at her training after the games where she worked on new skills and upgrades.
The Trailer
Episode 1: Seeking Perfection at Worlds
Episode 2: Her Life Story
Episode 3: Making the Team
Episode 4: World Championships Workout


Beyond the Routine: Jordyn Wieber (2012 Olympian)

Jordyn Wieber entered the London Olympics as the reigning World AA Champion. After the two-per-country rule prevented her from making the all-around finals, she shifted her focus to the Team Finals and helped USA secure Gold. Here, Wieber and coach John Geddert tell her story of success after overcoming devastation.
The Trailer
Episode 1: Wieber's Untold Olympic Story
Episode 2: Training New Skills in the Gym
Episode 3: Making Another U.S. National Team
Episode 4: Geddert Finds his Next Elites


Beyond the Routine: Sam Mikulak (2012, 2016 Olympian)

Sam Mikulak made his first Olympic Team in 2012 and in 2016, is now one of the leaders for Team USA. Mikulak relives his Olympic and NCAA success in this Beyond the Routine. And make sure to watch for Mikulak this summer in Rio!
The Trailer
Episode 1: Balanced, Brave, Brilliant
Episode 2: The Back to Back Champion


Beyond the Routine: Gabby Douglas (2012, 2016 Olympian)

Gabby Douglas became the fourth American All-Around Olympic Champion after an incredible performance in London. Douglas shares her story before, throughout, and after those Olympics. We've also produced another Beyond the Routine with Douglas since her move to Buckeye in training for the 2016 Games where she talks about her return to the sport and new goals.
Beyond the Routine: Gabby & Chow - The Trailer
Episode 1: Far From Home
Episode 2: The Man Behind Shawn & Gabby
Episode 3: Chow & Gabby's Journey to Olympic Gold
Beyond the Routine: Gabby & Buckeye - The Trailer
Full Video


See Beyond the Routines and more with the 2016 Olympic Team here.