The gymnastics world is buzzing again. The Olympic legend who shared the mat with Simone Biles during the 2016 Rio Games vocalized her impression of Jade Carey. As a three-time Olympic medalist and a gymnastics icon, her words carry weight, and she’s got her eyes locked on Carey’s unreal 2025 NCAA season. Well, when a star like Aly Raisman speaks, you listen—especially when she’s hyping up a game-changing gymnast. So, what makes the Golden Girl’s run so special?
First off, Jade Carey isn’t just any gymnast—she’s a two-time Olympian who’s slaying the NCAA scene with Oregon State. Picture this: Since week three of the 2025 season, Carey’s been parked at No. 1 in the all-around. Undefeated. Straight-up dominance! As we head toward the NCAA Championships, her consistency is the kind of thing that makes you double-check the score sheets. But what’s got Aly Raisman so impressed?
Enter Raisman’s commentary, straight from an ESPN segment alongside John Roethlisberger, where she couldn’t hold back her awe. “I feel that this is the best that Jade has looked in her entire career,” Raisman said. “I think that her bars, in particular, is something that really stands out to me. That’s something that has improved when I watch her gymnastics.” Bars, folks—Carey’s swinging with a precision that’s turning heads, even among Olympic vets. Here’s how a two-time Olympian keeps leveling up like this?
One of the best to ever do it.
Ahead of the 2025 NCAA Championships, ESPN commentators Aly Raisman and John Roethlisberger talk about the impact Jade Carey has made on the sport. @BeaverGym | #NCAAGym pic.twitter.com/A5notwIgvW
— All Things Gymnastics Podcast (@AllThingsGymPod) April 12, 2025
Raisman didn’t stop there. She marveled at the American’s polish, saying, “She’s very precise. She’s clean. And what’s so impressive about that is she’s a two-time Olympian.” Let that sink in—Carey’s not a rookie finding her groove; she’s a seasoned pro who’s somehow sharper than ever. For a gymnast who’s already got Olympic cred, that’s a jaw-dropping compliment. Let’s see what’s fueling this glow-up.
The answer lies in Jade Carey’s mental and physical grit. Raisman put it best: “She’s been ranked number one since week three, I believe it is, undefeated in the all-around. And so it’s just to be able to withstand the pressure of competing every single weekend, and doing the all-around like that is not only mentally taxing, but it’s exhausting.” Week after week, she’s out there nailing routines while the pressure cooker’s on high. That kind of stamina is what separates the greats from the legends.
As the NCAA Championships loom, Carey’s got the gymnastics world on edge. Raisman’s praise isn’t just a pat on the back—it’s a spotlight on a gymnast who’s redefined what’s possible. From her cleaner-than-clean bars to her untouchable all-around streak, Carey’s 2025 season is the stuff of highlight reels. With Aly in her corner, you can feel the momentum building. Will the gymnast cap this dream season with NCAA gold?
Carey is poised as the favorite
Jade Carey is bringing the heat, and Aly Raisman, Simone Biles’ former Olympic teammate, is here for it! Raisman, a three-time Olympic medalist and captain of the 2016 Rio “Final Five,” knows a thing or two about greatness. Why is Aly so hyped about Jade’s game?
Let’s set the stage: Jade Carey, Oregon State’s star and a two-time Olympian, has been untouchable in 2025. Since week three, she’s held the No. 1 all-around ranking, going undefeated with jaw-dropping scores like 39.925 on Senior Night against Air Force, including perfect 10.0s on beam and floor.
She’s racked up 40 career 39-plus all-around scores, an Oregon State record, and became the fourth NCAA gymnast to earn a second Gym Slam, nailing perfect 10s on all four events twice. Her resume screams elite, tied with Raisman as the fifth-most decorated U.S. female gymnast with 10 Olympic and World medals. But what’s got Raisman calling this Jade’s best season ever?
Talking about the NCAA Championships, where Carey’s poised to steal the show. Last year, she rotated as an individual with Florida, finishing second in the all-around (behind LSU’s Haleigh Bryant), second on floor, and third on beam. In 2025, she’s back as an individual, rotating with reigning champs LSU, and her season stats scream favorite. With seven Pac-12 titles, five NCAA medals, and a second Gym Slam, she’s got the hardware and the hunger.
Raisman noted, “And in my opinion, it’s hard to believe that she’s gotten better.” Yet, she has her career-best all-around score and unmatched precision, making her a nightmare for competitors. Will her bars be the X-factor in Fort Worth? Can Jade Carey turn Raisman’s words into an NCAA crown? This one’s going to be epic.
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