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Needham gymnast wins gold abroad

Needham gymnast wins gold abroad
Victoria Borskiy won the gold medal at the V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium”  Photos courtesy of Dasha Borskiy
  Victoria Borskiy, an incoming junior at Needham High School, won the gold medal in ribbon at the prestigious V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium” tournament, delivering a standout performance while representing her club, Fitness Elite Training Center...
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Needham welcomes home Olympic hero Raisman

Needham welcomes home Olympic hero Raisman
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor People from all across the Bay State gathered in Needham Center on Saturday morning as the town welcomed home Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman following her incredible success at the 2016 Rio Games. Raisman was given a hero’s welcome by many of her close friends and family, not to mention...
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Aly Raisman celebration planned for Saturday

Aly Raisman celebration planned for Saturday
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To mark the occasion of Needham Olympian Aly Raisman’s triumphant return from the Rio games, spectators can gather together at the Needham Town Common, directly in front of Needham Town Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27 for the homecoming celebration. Raisman is returning to the U.S. with three medals from Rio:...
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