US Gymnast Sensation Speaks Out On Body Shaming And Sexism In Sports Send Ripples Across Twitter
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The UCLA gymnast, who previously conquered social media with her perfect technique and smooth dance moves, made a surprising revelation about the body shaming and sexism she had to endure and how poetry helped her cope.
Katelyn Ohashi, a 21-year-old senior, said she faced body shaming since the age of 14.

Fresh from becoming an internet sensation due to her flawless floor routine at Under Armor’s 2019 Collegiate Challenge, UCLA star gymnast Katelyn Ohashi explained on national television that her earlier life wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, adding that sports and poetry helped her cope.
During her appearance on Good Morning America, Ohashi revealed that she has experienced body shaming since she was 14.
”In the gym, outside of the gym, on the internet, so it’s something that you can never really escape. As a 14-year-old, it’s kind of hard to cope with, because you’re still developing as a person, and so everything really impacts you,” she said.

“I am my own size and no words or judgmental stares will make me compromise”

“But here today I stand with a love that penetrates deeper than any wedding band,” Ohashi said on “GMA,” reading from a poem she titled “Self-Hatred Goodbyes.” “Because I am my own size and no words or judgmental stares will make me compromise.”
Her confession earned the admiration of many social media users, with people thanking her and praising her poetry.
Some even wondered how someone like her could’ve been shamed by anyone.
Earlier, Ohashi entered the national spotlight after her squad shared a video of her joyful performance, accruing over 31 million views along with thousands of likes and comments.
Ohashi performed to songs by Tina Turner and Earth, Wind and Fire, as well as the Jackson 5 and Michael and Janet Jackson. Her teammates could be seen in the background, cheering her on and even performing bits of her choreography.
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