Katelyn Ohashi
Perfect 10.0 score in college gymnastics
Katelyn Ohashi (born April 9, 1997) is an American artistic gymnast who gained international recognition for her exceptional performances in collegiate and elite gymnastics. After competing at the elite level as a junior, Ohashi earned a scholarship to UCLA, where she competed for the Bruins gymnastics team. On January 12, 2019, she became one of only a handful of college gymnasts to earn a perfect 10.0 score, which she achieved on the floor exercise at the Collegiate National Championships. Her floor routine, known for its dynamic difficulty and flawless execution, went viral on social media, introducing millions to the artistry of gymnastics. Beyond her perfect score, Ohashi has been an advocate for mental health awareness in sports, openly discussing her journey through injury recovery and the psychological pressures of competitive gymnastics. Her success at UCLA helped raise the profile of collegiate gymnastics and inspired a new generation of young gymnasts.
Athlete
American
1997
Thinking about the name
Katelyn
Irish origin
“One of the most popular modern American spellings of the Irish Caitlín, Katelyn merged Katherine with the trendy -lyn ending that surged in the 1990s. This name became a cultural phenomenon, representing the era when parents began treating traditional names as modular, combining classic roots with contemporary style markers.”