Redemption: After earlier Olympic loss, gymnast Jordyn Wieber wows and helps bring U.S. team the gold

Sarah D. | 6:35 PM on July 31, 2012

Earlier today, the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team pulled out a set of amazing performances that won them the gold medal, the first for the U.S. women’s team since 1996.

Incredible job by @Aly_Raisman, @GabrielleDoug, @Jordyn_Wieber, @Kyla_Ross96, @McKaylaMaroney today. #GoTeamUSA! pic.twitter.com/tLoivIUk

— Team USA (@TeamUSA) July 31, 2012

The victory was sweet for all involved, but perhaps even sweeter for Jordyn Wieber, 2011 women’s all-around world champion, who this weekend failed to qualify for a spot in the women’s all-around competition. After being knocked out, Wieber was devastated. If her glowing, ear-to-ear smile is any indication, though, her earlier pain has been replaced with pride, satisfaction, and utter joy.

GOLD MEDAL!! http://t.co/0dsofuz9

— Jordyn Wieber (@jordyn_wieber) July 31, 2012

Here's Jordyn Wieber in the car on the way to the MPC with her hold medal. pic.twitter.com/Zq0ymRtN

— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) July 31, 2012

Wieber’s fans were ecstatic:

This is Jordyn Wieber's moment!!!!!! #gymnastics #olympics

— Michael Buckley (@shutupbuck) July 31, 2012

Jordyn Wieber is MY HERO!!! One of the best routines of her life!!!! What a champion!!! I am crying my eyes out!!! #Olympics #gymnastics

— Michael Buckley #BlackLivesMatter (@HeyBuckHey) July 31, 2012