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    Katelyn Ohashi

    Katelyn Ohashi

    Awards & Honours

    11

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    1

    Records

    Ohashi's career is defined by a unique blend of elite achievement and cultural impact. She won the junior national all-around title in 2011, beating future Olympic gold medalists. Her 2019 viral routine became one of the most-watched gymnastics videos in history, bringing NCAA gymnastics to a global audience. She earned four perfect 10s on floor in college and helped UCLA win a national championship. Her transition from elite burnout to joyful collegiate star made her a symbol of resilience. She was named to Time magazine's 100 Next list in 2019 and featured in ESPN's Body Issue in 2020.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    UCLA Athletics Spirit Award

    UCLA·2019

    Awarded for contributions to the gymnastics program

    NCAA All-Academic Team

    NCAA·2019

    Recognized for academic and athletic excellence

    ESPN The Body Issue

    ESPN·2020

    Featured in the annual body-positivity issue

    Women's Sports Foundation Honoree

    Women's Sports Foundation·2021

    Honored for advocacy in sports

    Rankings & Lists

    #Listed

    Time 100 Next

    Time·2019
    #Listed

    Top 10 Viral Moments of the Year

    Sports Illustrated·2019
    #1

    NCAA Floor Exercise Rankings

    NCAA·2019

    Magazine Covers

    ESPN The Magazine

    2020

    The Body Issue

    UCLA Magazine

    2019

    Cover Story: Viral Fame and Mental Health

    Sports Illustrated

    2019

    Photo Essay on NCAA Athletes

    Records & Feats

    Most viewed NCAA gymnastics routine

    Career Milestone·2019

    Her 2019 perfect 10 floor routine at the Collegiate Challenge has over 100 million views across platforms, the most for any NCAA gymnastics performance.