The 22-year-old gender studies major, who helped bring exuberance back to a scandal-ridden sport, is ready for what comes next.
By Cindy Boren Cindy Boren Reporter covering sports, with an emphasis on politics and national stories Email Bio Follow April 21 at 11:51 AM When she completed the final, bouncy moves in another gymnastics floor routine that helped bring joy and exuberance back to a sport rocked by scandal, UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi jauntily dropped the mic.
Despite the disappointment of the finish for UCLA, Ohashi leaves secure in the knowledge that she helped restore a sport left reeling by a sexual assault scandal that resulted in the conviction of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State physician who molested more than 300 women. Ohashi ranked first nationally and scored six perfect 10s in floor exercise this season, with video of her routine drawing more than 117 million views.
She sends her message with music from artists including Tina Turner, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé as well as Earth Wind & Fire, the Jackson Five and Michael Jackson, but she is well aware that this is the end of the road for her. Like many gymnasts, she has had to overcome physical injuries and issues with food and body image.
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