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UCLA gymnastics senior Katelyn Ohashi was the all-around champion at the 2013 American Cup prior to becoming a Bruin. But while competing, she had to fight through two torn shoulders and a fractured back. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

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Joy. That is on senior Katelyn Ohashi’s face as she grins and dances throughout her floor routine. Her teammates beam as she tumbles through the air and the crowd cheers with every completed skill.

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How Katelyn Ohashi became the star of a sport she nearly despised

By Riley Segal

May 15, 2019 12:59 a.m.