When it comes to gymnastics, Katelyn Ohashi is a force to be reckoned with. The teen slayed her floor routine at a recent competition, earning a score of 9.950 and sparking awe-filled praise from fans everywhere. But it wasn’t the perfect 10 that had people talking — it was the fact that she looked like she was having such a blast doing it.
In a sport that can often feel so clinical, it’s nice to see a little bit of fun every now and then. And one collegiate gymnast is bringing that spirit to the world with her electric routines. The trending video this morning shows a UCLA gymnast flipping and twisting to a medley of hits from Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, Beyonce, Soulja Boy, 2Pac, and Megan the Stallion — a routine that’s sure to have you dancing in your chair as you watch it.
It’s a reminder that the sport can be so much more than a way to win a competition or get noticed by a college. It can also be a place to show off a killer dance moves and a whole lot of joy.
This latest video comes just a year after UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis made the internet fall
Now, it’s a video that continues to be widely praised with shout-outs from the likes of Simone Biles, Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown, and even Missy Elliot. And it’s clear that if Dennis keeps this up, she could have a long career in the spotlight.
The gymnast viral floor routine trending this morning has been viewed more than 22 million times, with commenters calling it the best they’ve ever seen and praising her for her amazing spirit. It’s a routine that’s brought the joy back to gymnastics, which is something that all of us could use more of right now.
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Nia Dennis, who is also a WNBA star, has been doing gymnastics for as long as she can remember. She grew up in a gymnastics family and began competing in the sport at age 8. Her routine against Arizona State University has left her fans with a sense of pure joy.
Christopher Brito is a social media manager and trending content writer for CBS News. Follow him on Twitter at @CBrito.
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