Katelyn Ohashi: How Body Shaming Drove World's Best Gymnast To Quit | Goalcast

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[@TheCarsonJohnnyShow]

As pathetic as the quitter "Simone Biles" Nobody cares

[@shawngordon6626]

KK SWEETIE TELL THEM KISS A LEMON AND BY THE WAY THEY JEALOUS YOU SWEETIE

[@myveryfirstname]

Imagine what she could have done at the Olympics. Everyone lost because she didn't compete

[@anonymousreaper2186]

Simping is a disease of the mind......... L

[@anonymousreaper2186]

Canceling and ghosting is the power move men need to embrace Women do that all the time.

[@benkenobi_]

people don't realize the sheer amount of muscle gymnasts have, this is so wrong. a phenomenal athlete

[@robertjohnston9023]

If true,then why aren't the rest of the gymnast built the same?

[@TheMikedngb]

Muscle is very tight and tone. Fat cells are flabby and fat jiggles, there is a difference. Excess fat for a young athlete is not beneficial and counter productive. It also increases risk of injury for gymnasts. This is not "body shaming", nor bullying.

[@anitakristensen4679]

I think she showed more inthusium than biles, her moves were put together very classy, not dull. She injoyed the crowed while she did her ruteens.

[@ClaireEmilia]

@@robertjohnston9023 Most of them are? She just tends to carry her weight in her lower body (weight and fat). It is not as evenly distributed s in other female gymnasts

[@elhammo7478]

@@TheMikedngb I mean, she was at the top of her game, so it obviously wasn't an issue. Also, she's a woman and women naturally have more fat. Lots of female athletes will train to the point they lose enough body fat to have their periods stop. It's not healthy.

[@sachardavids3712]

An athlete can be fat shamed? Someone who is literally one of the best in the world is shamed because of her appearance. Wow, that's horrible!

[@jamestateIII]

Meanwhile we praise nfl players. Granted linemen are not the stars BUT they are big and by all right obese.....BUT its ok isnt it because its the NFL and they need beef to protect the pretty QB and beef on the otherside to knock his head off. Nfl is entertaining but its hypocritical. Video coming soon

[@clairtaylor4353]

Sport is for the dumb

[@gadeaiglesiassordo716]

Yeah. Specially in "female" led sports, such as gymnastics or figure skating

[@lindatannock]

The year I left competitive figure skating at senior level and joined professional ice shows, I was told I was "fat". I literally had a 6 pack, 20in waist and muscular legs. Not a scrap of fat on me (but I'm naturally pear-shaped). You can't change your natural shape! I was hounded for 6 years about my weight, even though I was a US size 2-4! I got to the point I was eating 1000-1200 cals a day, while i was exercising/performing a minimum of 2hrs a day, 6 days a week. It's affected me to this day, and I'm 52.

[@lindatannock]

@@gadeaiglesiassordo716 exactly right about skating! See my comment above 💖

[@gabriel-de8yv]

She wasn't even overweight! She had an incredibly fit build. I'd like to see the tone, flexibility and skill of those who bullied her.

[@wendytabon3029]

Same here

[@stefanvanrensburg1436]

She did magic. So sorry for her to be a victim of a disgusting cruel world

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

She also wasn't the "worlds greatest" anything , if she let a little name calling make her quit her life dreams.

[@stefanvanrensburg1436]

@Why the hate? You probably can't even do your grandmother

[@CaptiveAudiences]

We used to call that being built from the ground up super fit and super strong. She should of been put on a pedestal for being a strong woman. This world is twisted.

[@billc.4584]

Unbelievable. I only recently became aware of Katelyn and not only was I floored by her phenomenal athleticism but also her beauty. She's lovely.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

Everybody Have Their Own Problems. Dealing With Them and NEVER GIVING UP is the Key🙏💙🔥💯😘

[@peanutoreo8052]

Big? She is a well developed woman . Since when is that undesirable? She looks perfect.

[@carolewilson1803]

I was a coach (another sport) but she looks great.

[@debsam77]

I can’t see it either. I swear human beings can be so cruel…UGH!!

[@micheleclark59]

In Gymnastics they want you thin...it’s like the modeling world...body image problems

[@abygailgonzalez3593]

A lot of people complain that the USA gymnast are thick and muscular. I think their bodies are beautiful.

[@Zzz2x]

i think it’s because she also looks to be very short. so the weight on her body makes her look short and ‘chunky’ but she’s clearly still so very fit, it’s just her body. i’m sure she could get smaller if she cut, but she’s not tryna be a bikini model, she needs the mass.

[@katelynbishop3353]

At her largest she was 109 pounds. The fact that this type of toxicity still thrives in the gymnastics world is beyond me. Katelyn was absolutely beautiful and immediately grabbed my attention first time I saw one of her floor routines. It's sad being destroyed by something you loved so much. Coach Val is amazing and I'm so happy she brought her back to loving gymnastics again ❤

[@sharonperkins5175]

I absolutely loved watching her, that beautiful smile and her shimmy and bounce when she knew she had done well.

[@niomeeabcd262]

Yes, watching her perform was always captivating.

[@eradevilz]

just compete Nadia Comaneci and Olga Korbut or maybe Vera Caslavska to this and think about

[@EvilDickism]

TOUGHEN UP

[@EvilDickism]

@Jermaine Andrada You know nothing

[@brandyb2931]

Its not like she's unhealthy, her body type is just curvy. What counts should be her energy, her technique and her performance overall, not her body shape. I thought she looked like a muscular powerhouse, she is a truly remarkable athlete.

[@dreamking893]

Exactly, to do what she is doing you need muscle.

[@socalautisticman1975]

The gymnast Brenna Dowell isn't skinny either but is an awesome gymnast (didn't go to Olympics though ) I saw movie Full Out part 2 about Oklahoma university gymnast team ,at end of the movie the actress & real athlete represented went side by side each & they all looked "big"... IN COMPARISON to actresses who played the part of them !!!!!!

[@juniororina8753]

She has a really nice body man

[@Barec76]

@@socalautisticman1975 You realize that "big" you speak of is muscle. Which they need to do the sport. She certainly doesnt have extra fat on her.

[@socalautisticman1975]

@@Barec76 I thought so, don't get me wrong,in no way was I implying fat volumn. It's that the pubic & whoever says "big" in a pejorative way is implying that but it's that those same people have stereotype of slim but the actresses who played the part of athletes of Oklahoma University in Full Out 2 were not as developed & that is what public stereotype on...they overlook that muscle also makes big.

[@reme001]

Katelyn, don't let anyone put you down. Stay away from social media. And stay away from negative people. We love you. Stay strong.

[@MysticBluPanda]

Social media is TOXIC can't stand it. This breaks my heart for her. People are cruel

[@skytyme7721]

Katelyn Ohashi isn’t fat. She is an incredibly in shape athletic young lady And has way more talent than anyone in the comment section

[@zedetach]

And black people aren't black. They're incredibly tanned caucasians.

[@spoonofsyrup]

@@zedetach actually, on a genetic level, Caucasians are black people with an extreme lack of melanin 🍵

[@caleboop1814]

@@zedetach your point is?

[@chomosuque]

@@caleboop1814 he's trying to be funny but instead became a mix of cringe and edgy.

[@zedetach]

@@caleboop1814 It's quite alright if you don't get it.

[@bassist718]

Probably the one and only gymnast who actually made me a fan. Her energy and amazing performances captivated me. It's a crime that her industry destroyed her self confidence.

[@dre32pitt]

Man of Culture.. welcome.

[@commiezombie2477]

Same. Her energy and swag is level 9,000.

[@kevinhodges7704]

Most of the body shaming comes from other women & gay men tbh

[@andysmith5464]

Agreed... she proved that looking like a poverty advert isn't what makes a gymnast.

[@MrTPain]

@@dre32pitt are you 40yrs? ...just asking. 🤔

[@starladear9513]

When we say, she just got bullied by everyone because she did not fit in their body standards, we are just scratching the surface of it. The real reason for bullying is often that people just cannot bear to see another fellow human being be extraordinary. They cannot bear to see them shine, to be a light, to be close to legendary, because it reminds them of their own cowardice, to be dependent on approval, to be people pleasers most of the time, and their fear to shine. She is not only a stunning dancer, she also is of an exotic, burlesque kind of beauty, her boundless joy for her work just shows and makes her genius. Unfortunately, she also is vulnerable, wants to be accepted, and does not hide it, and that is why they start the hurting, because they know they can hurt. People are strange sad creatures. Keep shining, beautiful diamond!

[@johnnycorn7225]

It's this^^^^^ the other girls are hating because they ain't participating in that straight badonkadonkin. She's a straight 10 plus the best.

[@andrewbrown2888]

They tried to project their own.......chunkiness upon her,yes.

[@andrewbrown2888]

The time has come to talk of many things/of chunkiness,cabbages and kings.

[@Grinningfartking6969]

she quit because of a sternal fracture

[@MrRobobear]

🚫🧢

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

I have a body type similar to hers: short, curvy, very muscular. At 20, I got really into weight lifting, then aerobics, then jogging. I was really good at it. It felt very natural, and I loved it. But then I became disabled. I couldn't work. I couldn't run. I couldn't weight lift. Walking a block is now almost impossible, even with a walker, and I have to use a motorized wheelchair to go any distance at all. I felt like I'd lost everything. But here's something I've learned. My natural muscularity, my years of dedication to fitness, my strong body awareness have all helped me immensely as a disabled person. My physiotherapists say I understand their instructions perfectly, and even invent perfect exercises to help myself. My shoulders and arms have become very strong as they take the load from my now disabled back. My body awareness makes me know which exercises, or medications, or ice, or heat, will help the specific kind of pain I'm having in that moment. I even understand what kind of clothing and footwear will help me the most, or hurt me the least. I thank God for my natural muscularity. I understand that my body type is a gift. And all those years that I dedicated to fitness are paying off in ways I never imagined. Please, everyone, love your body, cherish it, find what it's good at and go with it. That self love may pay off in ways you never expected.

[@rosine749]

Thank you for this comment. Great advice, and a reminder of what mindset is actually useful in relation to our physique and health as a whole.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

that's a great story

[@vincentking2601]

Katelyn Ohashi is in my opinion the picture of perfection. Nothing about her is wrong. Praise you for your strength Katelyn.

[@michaelrwhelan2669]

Couldn’t agree more. She’s lovely and a terrific athlete.

[@nilvamariadeoliveira4068]

Ela e incrivel e linda

[@richardleewagner3939]

I love her

[@paulinebell4873]

she looks fertile... and a joy to watch

[@jasonburris334]

It was obviously only women calling her chunky because they were jealous. Definitely no man's opinion unless the man's of a certain type.

[@scottl5137]

Shout out to the coach who self corrected and brought the joy of the sport back to this young woman. She said herself she took no joy in the sport long before she even knew the coach.

[@xpunk.AllistR]

P0

[@lasinajensen4577]

She has incredible body strength. She wouldn’t have been able to do those amazing routines without her strong body. Why can’t people see that instead? She’s amazing and her love and enthusiasm for gymnastics really shows through her routines as well. She’s an inspiration but because of her body shape either-but for her hard work, her talent and abilities, and her attitude despite all of the negativity towards her.

[@christopherreier]

I bet having that extra muscle probably also kept her from injury vs the leaner girls

[@theokguy9837]

*this whole video is overdramatic 🤦🏻‍♂️🙄 they all were part of the theater team. Glad she quit.*

[@FalloutNewVegasMods44]

fat

[@xxtoxii9615]

@@christopherreier its extra fat not extra muscle

[@O.G.1Love]

All in all as long as she can perform it dont matter what her body size is 💯 she looks better than most them girls anyway 😂

[@Chris-gc1hw]

Such an amazing story! Two champions, one goal. Takes my breath away. This needs to be a movie. A heart touching movie

[@JimH420]

After her being so depressed, it was such a joy to see her truly smiling

[@briangallagher787]

I am a 65 year old man. Watching this made me cry. This Beautiful young woman was shamed by coaches, and teammates. To the point they stole her love of her sport. Do you realize how hard that is? Yet at UCLA God put her right in the sights of a head coach that didn’t know the fist thing about being a gymnastics coach. But together they overcame. Coach Val took lessons from the Greatest Coach of all time. And she in turn taught Kaytelyn how to find joy in what she loved doing. That is what happens when you care more for your students than winning.

[@AG-ig8uf]

Coaches job is to make her successful in sport, not on youtube. I am not gymnastics coach, all professional sports are brutal, and require both positive and negative motivation.

[@tommypitcher6213]

I’m with you all the way Brian

[@johndhillon849]

by greatest coach of all time, do you mean Wooden? I just began to read his book a couple of days ago. I bought it under a recommendation and didn't even know the author was a coach.

[@briangallagher787]

@@johndhillon849 yes. Keep reading it.

[@johndhillon849]

@@briangallagher787 I definitely intend to read through it asap.

[@shortfattoad7317]

I first saw Katelyn like most did, accidentally on YT. I saw her act, called my wife and daughters to see it, it was amazing and powerful, unlike gymnastics as I knew it as. And not for one nano-second did i see her body as anything but powerful and strong. I saw her talent, I saw her bring the crowd to their feet, I saw her team-mates cheered like nuts. What a great representative of the sport.

[@follow-me-lead-the-way]

This story can't be real. I'm not calling my wife and daughter to see anything I'm watching on KZbin. Especially a grown as man looking ar gymnast that are usually teenagers

[@ciccio150]

@@follow-me-lead-the-way he could be a predator. Not all of them are intelligent.

[@RoxxyFly]

@@follow-me-lead-the-way shoot imna grown woman and i showed my husband who has absolutely no interest in gymnastics. Youre wrong for thinking a grown man cant have an interest in a sport other than ones including men because that makes him gross because theyre teenegers? Maybe not assume everyone is a pedo and think about the fact that these teenage girls risk way more and are way more talented then brutes on a field or on a court. I would also like to poont out since you clearly didnt watch this video, this girl specificallynis an adult and is in college even tho this man clearly stated he wasnt even paying attention to her body. If that was your first thought i think you need to evaluate your self. Honestly.

[@donaldcummings8407]

@@follow-me-lead-the-way But yet here you are....watching a teenager.

[@donaldcummings8407]

@@ciccio150 Same answer for you,too..

[@anthonyrobinson813]

This is a powerful reminder of how people don't realize how words hurt, I'm happy that the words didn't destroy this young woman. She's beautiful in Everyway and I pray for her happiness. This is what Simone was talking about when she talked about how mental this sport is.

[@gullepomp]

She isn’t the stereotype, but there is absolutely no denying her talent. Be the best in being yourself, don’t force yourself on others and don’t let others force themselves on you.

[@nortexnewberry3103]

She’s a loser bro she ruined her own life for listening winners stay winning

[@g.3521]

I'm no gymnast, but in terms of societal body type I think she has an ideal physique. Absolute madness

[@davidpayne72]

That's because it's not true, extremely obviously.

[@DATWagonator]

Exactly, no normal man would ever look at her and think she needs to lose weight. But these people who put their kids through this shh are just there to destroy a child's life. Sure in China they take kids from their parents and raise them from birth almost to be a world class athlete but in America that is not how we do things and it is disgusting to think they put her and other kids through this daily.

[@fullmoon5495]

she is beautiful and strong.....lovely

[@topsuperseven7910]

You're probably a normal heterosexual man though. This is about liberal white woman culture and the creepy hatred they have for each other. Obviously, younger men everywhere think she's extremely attractive which is the only reason they were watching her gymnast dance thing video in the first place.

[@st3ppenwolf]

Except she's not a normal person, she's an olympic-level athlete

[@dbuckley100]

Her physique is absolutely stunning, how anyone could make her feel anything different is very sad. It just shows the disturbing reality that some people's warped views can have on others.

[@iotolaofrocknrolla2795]

U need glasses

[@nti8299]

@@iotolaofrocknrolla2795 and u need to stop being jealous, she has an amazing body

[@UmbraWeiss]

@@iotolaofrocknrolla2795 i think you are the one who needs those glasses, do you think a 2-3% body fat is healthy at all? It's not normal, and not healthy. You are the one who has the filters on your eyes, that social media and movies gave people.

[@AKSBSU]

Jealous women obviously. It's not difficult to figure out. The criticism is coming from other jealous women.

[@robertlaidlaw4592]

she has a great body, i don't think being overly thin is attractive or healthy. also anyone who clearly works out upper and lower body is gonna look good.

[@curnies]

I've just discovered her and this was a heartbreaking tale for this incredibly beautiful talent. Katelyn you are amazing and coach Val, thank you for believing in her and helping this young woman find her love for the sport again.

[@c.w.8200]

This is horrifying, it's obvious that she has a lot of muscle, also ballet dancers are supposed to perform physically like elite athletes and still be rail thin. Nobody ever tells a man be strong but don't have visible muscle mass.

[@HHY-J316]

I was body shamed and called fat by my classmates in ballet classes because I used to swim and my muscles along my thighs were more horizontally shaped from the explosive trainings. Some kids are mean and evil. Update: For some "professionals" commenting back and telling me that muscles do not look "horizontal" and I was fat without any measurements or tests on me: My description on my muscle shape is for people with different education backgrounds, not for you those "professionals" or online "doctors". If a lab tells me to do the test with an empty stomach, I would never argue that my stomach can't be "empty" because it has digestive enzyme, hydrochloric acids, etc. You online "professionals" need to have some common sense and think about why the physicians do not diagnose and treat patients based on KZbin comments.

[@thatweirdscienceguy9880]

I agree with this, except for the "nobody ever tells a man be strong"... like it actually happens more often with men than women imo.

[@trishayamada807]

@@thatweirdscienceguy9880 strong AND not to have visible muscle mass. You focused on a partial statement. Yes men are told to be men, don’t cry etc. But rarely are men told that they should be less muscled.

[@ham3749]

Yet J-Lo and Kim K make millions on their thick thighs and butts and hips! Go figure! They look like WOMEN! I saw her and only thought wow, shes so muscular from practicing so hard! Never once did I ever think she looked bad or not like she should! She's NOT everyone else! She's herself!

[@chrissy9153]

Same I did ballet for 12 years and thankfully I’m very thin but I had some dancers in my classes who weren’t and they were shamed constantly

[@missjazz5043]

It is crazy to expect an athlete to be bone thin. Hours of training usually result in a muscular build. She is not fat!

[@sidhayes6168]

She is fat, but not obese

[@ABEL-cd2sp]

@@sidhayes6168she's fat? Where? She has some body fat but that lady is almost pure muscle.

[@HowTwo007]

@@ABEL-cd2sp watch when she does her routine. Fat jiggles when in motion or suddenly come to a stop due to inertia, because you cant flex or tense it. Muscle stays put.all the parts of her body that jiggle are fat.

[@neattea3452]

If nobody had body fat, then they will likely be closer to death. It is normal to have body fat, which in this she does, u do, I do. But she is not “fat”. And when u gain muscle, it pushes the fat out more

[@HowTwo007]

@@neattea3452 the word fat has no objective definition. A person with 5% body fat can still be called fat because they have fat on their body. So yes she is absolutely fat.her body fat % is probably 30%+ No one is saying for her to be anorexic and have 0% fat. It is clear that she has muscle but a thick layer of subcutaneous fat over it. And the fact she was able to beat simone biles is awesome. So i see no reason why she was critisized for her weight because it was working for her. Maybe the coaches thought she would be even better of she lost weight idk. That being said. Medically speaking her the amount of subcutaneous fat she has on her body guranteed she has quiet a bit of visceral fat as well, and that is not good at all.

[@farisdaschuzz8834]

I dont understand why someone called her "fat". After years of training that body part is mostly muscle mass, not fat even tho the muscle definition isn't visible its obvious which part is mostly fat or muscle.

[@ratchat123]

I think there was an assumption that lighter athletes would do better in gymnastics but in recent years gymnasts are getting chonkier and healthier while still being equally good in their routines so this is probably changing for the better.

[@mordecaisalinas5799]

I was about to say that. How is she "fat"? She looks fit

[@kidlightning1736]

There's no such thing as a fat gymnast...people just are jealous cause Katlyn is good looking has a nice body and she is happy doing what she loves. Some people are just miserable with their own lives and want to try and project their negativity on others who are happy.

[@elvoria]

I think those people that call her fat are very confused people.

[@kristina9605]

They play her in slow motion and literally nothing jiggles. It’s insane people can’t see she’s all muscle

[@SE16Proud]

She should never have quit..she was a God send and a pure class act...i loved her energy and inspiration for others to succeed she had an infectious smile i pray she.s happy in her life ...❤

[@ronaldmeldrum5576]

I’m 72 years old and I’ve never seen a gymnast with more energy, enthusiasm or talent. She lights the place up

[@totocsgo]

I totally agree with you :)

[@nitinkumar7329]

I don't watch gymnastics and I don't even regularly follow this sport. But man.... Every time I see her perform its was just pure pleasure and I was fascinated. Love from India to this gymnast. My message to Katelyn; "When world try to bring you down, you give them more reasons to hate you by winning GOLD"

[@nitinkumar7329]

@Evelyn Chebet thank you 👍

[@nitinkumar7329]

@Evelyn Chebet I did not asked any clarification from you I just said "thank you" to you. And as far as idiolizing anyone is concerned then neither I can tell anyone whom they should idolize nor you can do the same. People make their own choices and decisions. And we should respect everyone's opinions, choices and decisions. You know it's part and parcel of life we should always appreciate anyone trying hard and following their dreams and avoid getting into "crab syndrome". Thank you again for your comment. Have a great life.

[@GLEEK12345678910]

@BLACK HILLS 2021 🇺🇸 Simone biles is hardly a “loser” with 5 gold medals. How many Olympic medals do you have?? 🤔 Both these girls were abused by their coaches and Larry nassar. Try to think about the abuse they endured before claiming they’re victimizing themselves for no reason. They are both victims of the usag and there’s absolutely no debate about it.

[@krystal4787]

@BLACK HILLS 2021 🇺🇸 you're a fool

[@marys3738]

@BLACK HILLS 2021 🇺🇸 the American express card of victimhood 😂💀

[@beastlyidiots9232]

Not only is she a wonderfully gorgeous woman...she a world class athlete and person. Her perfect floor gymnastics routine is quite simply the best I've ever seen. I hope she feels great about who she is...cause she is.

[@wongtong754]

World class athletes don’t quit. That’s why they’re world class.

[@misss.j1960]

@@wongtong754 oh shut up

[@misss.j1960]

@@wongtong754 k

[@larry3064]

I've watched gymnastics for many years and she's the greatest I've ever seen.

[@shabanotti]

Our society is f***ed... not just that she's not chunky or whatever she was called, she has a fantastic body and energy. I hate what we've become as a society.

[@ekeminiclementessien2282]

American society

[@sharonperkins5175]

I fully agree.

[@xanderlaskey2753]

@@ekeminiclementessien2282Yeah because countries like Japan and all of the Middle East don’t have cultures built around hating women

[@hashbrown4278]

@@ekeminiclementessien2282 no

[@hashbrown4278]

@@xanderlaskey2753 hating women? In America hates men

[@queenthatalwaysshouldvebee8760]

Every single coach in every single sport needs to take a page from this coach’s book. My oldest son quit all sports because of horrible coaches. I will give credit to the few great ones he had that saw his talent and helped raise up his self concept. But there were two very bad apples that absolutely don’t need to be coaching kids or anyone. They drug my child down and made him hate the sports he loved playing. Shame on all those coaches out that beating kids up with abusive words. And praise to all the ones like this coach that rise athletes up to appreciate and love the person they truly are!

[@helRAEzzzer]

I actually wish my coaches growing up were tougher like this coach originally tried to be. I enjoy the competition and pushing myself to my limits, not necessarily the sport itself (basketball, gymnastics, soccer). I had far too many coaches (and teachers for performing arts - another passion of mine) coddle me. When my dad coached my soccer team when I was a kid he had the motto, "if you had fun, you won." The entire town hated when he coached. Every team he would coach would lose EVERY SINGLE GAME. My sister and I begged him to stop volunteering. There isn't one right way to be a coach. A coach is supposed to help an athlete improve and win. Of course, when someone is only starting to learn a sport it would typically be a bit abrasive at best to treat the kids as professionals (though some kids would take well to that), but at the level this woman is coaching it's really not going to be beneficial to be too nice.

[@msbronzegoddess3166]

Now hopefully we can understand Simone biles. Too much pressure in gymnastic can be life threatening

[@msbronzegoddess3166]

@Mical Sheradin "Teaching kids to be competitive is bad anyways". Contradiction in itself, While ur envious of a little gymnast girl who's the goat, yet shows the greatest sportsmanship I've ever seen. Bias much? Family is family. Just because you don't love yours, doesn't mean we don't love ours. Have some sympathy. smh

[@davidchang5265]

@Luke Monsensey hey still plenty of GREATS with coaches that coddled them. Some people work better with harsher coaches, some dont, simple as that

[@emptyhand777]

Some coaches are assholes because so many parents are win at all costs. Sometimes that cost is the mental health of their own children.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

She’s all muscle. Incredible body, talent, charisma and beauty. She’s just adorable in that MJ routine ❤️

[@chebuckssss]

But it’s not true

[@joshuaseraphin8712]

No one can be all muscle

[@camerondundale811]

@@joshuaseraphin8712 it’s just a phrase, dude. Means she’s very muscular.

[@joshuaseraphin8712]

@@camerondundale811 ok

[@dayd7420]

@@joshuaseraphin8712 r woosh

[@garetharoynon]

Does it matter. She absolutely knocked all her routine out of the park. And so beautiful with a smile that shone through the darkest skies. People Jealously and Hater need a good talking to in a locked room, with me.

[@zentek1765]

Absolutely love Katelyn. Her moves are so graceful and it's like she was made for gymnastics. There is nothing wrong with her image at all. There is only something wrong with the people who judge and put her down.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Zenno E: Great comment.

[@jeffzuess9149]

All I can see is she looks amazing but I will never get what right someone has to vilify a perfectly good person on their looks or body. Sounds like a case of those trolls having lots of personal issues.

[@msladytsunade777]

Mary Lou Retton was big and that was back in the DAYS, (1980s) and she pretty much gave folks the invisible single digit!! I think she kinda changed the image as well.

[@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN]

and with that statement.....you in turn just judged the people that judge her.... hypocrisy at its finest

[@bettyglover7552]

Amen to that!

[@chriskang3135]

Don’t get why people are criticizing her body. She’s an absolute beast as an athlete. All her performances shows her efforts and techniques and she has her powerful body to thank for all that. It must take a lot of effort for her body to even perform all her techniques in the first place.

[@andrewdavid5928]

A sports writer once asked Larry Bird why he never declined to answer a question or say "off the record." Larry said "I don't care what people write about me because I don't read it."

[@Pidea14]

She's so freaking sexy...

[@chriskang3135]

@@andrewdavid5928 haha yes. It’s interesting how one opinion can actually destroy someone’s life. People are going to talk out of their butts no matter what you do. Why even bother paying attention to what people think about you?

[@alexeimscruz2893]

Those kind of people are people who don't understand the hard work they put in to achieve the goals these athletes dream of... These body shamers are just a bunch of pathetic losers who have not done any contributions for themselves in life, basically bullies who have not grown up since their early school days... the only sad thing though is some of these athletes bowed down to the body shaming by quitting the sport they love... the best to shut those idiots up is to keep on winning and be an inspiration... that "chunky gymnast" comment is just the result of hard training translating into power... those coaches resorting to body shaming are in the wrong industry and should be kicked out, literally & figuratively... I hate bullies...

[@anonymousreaper2186]

Simping is a disease of the mind.....

[@julieann4616]

Katelyn may not look “skinny” but she’s so physically fit, probably more than 99% of the population. It doesn’t hurt she has exceptionally gorgeous hair, smile & face AND she went to UCLA!! 💕💗

[@markclinton8681]

Hey 🌹

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

She IS skinny though. Look at her next to non-gymnastics.

[@ginamm7393]

@@amazingsupergirl7125 slim I think may be the word idk

[@elizabethrichards1601]

King Julian's 🎶 physically fit, physically fit ! 🎵🎵 came to mind 🕺

[@sarithajagajith6568]

Fit is healthier than skinny for those who are naturally in regular body size.

[@fivegauss1093]

She is incredible and amazing....strong...beautiful....and positive. Ignore all those negative people Katelyn...they are only jealous...keep up the amazing work!!!

[@daves3893]

I never understand why as soon as someone gets to the top, people take great pleasure in knocking them down. She produced one of the the most technical and entertaining floor routines ever seen. From the comments I have seen her admirers far outweigh any detractors. But sometimes you only hear the bad.

[@sombraarthur]

There is an old saying in Japanese, that sums this situation perfectly: "The nail that stands out, gets hammered". She stood out, like just ONE another athlete in Gymnastics has stood out before, Nadia Comãneci. And like Nadia, she got hammered down quite fast. The world of Gymnastics is toxic as white phosphorus.

[@TSeven714]

@@sombraarthur Outweigh lol i see what you did there

[@EeLyos]

Her body is perfection, this is jealousy that she didn’t fit a certain description of what a gymnast would look like.

[@tedtempleton8704]

She isn't even "fat"

[@JonHop1]

Her body def isnt perfection, not even close, but she is still incredibly capable and can perform, that is what matters. And her weight did indeed hamper her ability tho in Gymnastics. She had amazing floor routine, but she struggled in all other events. But for me, it doesnt matter if someone is larger or smaller, as long as they are competing and doing well who cares.. I dont think most people were "bullying" or even being mean, I think though it is just obvious her body is "different" from most gymnasts and many were just pointing it out. Nothing wrong with that.

[@daleg937]

​@@JonHop1 What is a perfect body if not one that can perform at her level? If not for her athletic muscle development and strength she would be a less capable athlete. How much of your life have you spent training to criticize a champion?

[@TheEryk03]

Naah it's just matter of taste. I don't like short legs girls with over developed lower body. But she's far from being fat. She just have such body type.

[@duypham76]

Every coach has their own views on who they think will give them the best chance to win.

[@tuffbear7603]

Ever with her “big and chunky” body, she was able to do all those tricks, flips, splits, curls, and many other tricks PERFECTLY, BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE?!!!!! SKILL IS WHAT MATTERS NOT THE APPEARANCE!!!!!! PEOPLE ARE JUST JEALOUS THAT HER SKILLS ARE AMAZING.

[@Kim63146]

Indeed

[@shelby8364]

@Luke Monsensey *quit

[@Theoldman27]

@Luke Monsensey I usually don't talk to asshole trolls but since you're ignorant on the subject of Katelyn I'll enlighten you. The only reason she didn't go to the Olympics was because of multiple serious injuries that required surgery. After thse injuries she was never the same and couldn't train at the elite level that she once trained at. So in the future try to educate yourself before being an asshole for no reason. Also learn how to spell quit.

[@jeffreywalker7980]

She’s just simply Amazing!! Hate is ignorance on a personal level.

[@lyonkerry92]

The world is a hostile place, we should raise our children with the knowledge of how the world is and give them the confidence to navigate it. Congratulations to Katelyn for working it out at that stage in life.

[@theidentity838]

So true

[@nathanbohn1078]

i agree totally but as a parent of children who all played sports, its tough to raise them to know things are going to be tough and sometimes you lose... in a delusional world of everyone wins. i teach them what you say, because you are right, but then if their team loses they get praises and awards for participation? not how it was when i grew up, if we lost we heard about it from the coach and we went home disapointed, knowing we had to do better next time. today the losing team celebrates at the ice cream parlor with the winning team.

[@luckyuniversal]

I don't think that making an excuse that the world is a nasty place means we cannot be kind purposed in our actions and focus on how damaging our words can be to others. The coach decided to be herself and kind. This was part of the process to healing.

[@lyonkerry92]

@@luckyuniversal we should always try to be good but what I meant was expecting that not everyone will be good in return despite our efforts and not being affected by it

[@jvon3885]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4avq6R6aJV4jcU

[@jhaylaytz1946]

Seriously?? There's nothing wrong with Kate's figure. The first time I watched her (in KZbin) I saw great entertainment! Stop toxic shaming! We appreciate you Kate. - From Philippines 🇵🇭

[@imogen-rc6lx]

Katelyn.

[@thedarkestdawn1]

This is such a heart breaking story. Katelyn is absolutely amazing and indeed unique! There is no one else like her. Her performance blows me away everytime I've seen it. Such power!

[@dowogenesthedog7186]

You've only seen her perform that one time???

[@marlyfranco3554]

@Johnny Sins Que comentário ridículo . Você é digno de pena .

[@PAPITO_49]

Thanks Katelyn for honoring your country with your dedication and for being a great gymnast.

[@mayriamajiboye5048]

People are so blind and ignorant. She literally has muscle and, she isn't even fat.

[@mocabe01]

People only know "fat" and "thin". Only fitness literate people know muscular, massive or how to interpret BMI.

[@AyeYoTay]

Right

[@alxnd_r6345]

She was a bit chunky at her early days

[@mayriamajiboye5048]

@@alxnd_r6345 I really don’t give a f

[@mayriamajiboye5048]

@@falsch4761 Ok

[@clarem9261]

Sadly, there are more and more stories emerging about the bullying and win at all cost philosophy of elite gymnastics. Not just in the USA, but globally. Hopefully some good will come out of this and the mentality surrounding gymnastics will change for the positive. On a different note, seeing the happiness and joy on Katelyn’s face again is fantastic (an understatement, I know) and I am so glad that she found Coach Val and regained her love of the sport she so clearly excels at.

[@clarem9261]

@RIHANNA ROBINSON you’re absolutely right. I think I’ve just heard more and more about the bullying and abuse in gymnastics more recently.

[@scot60]

We need to start talking about the leotards and the bikinis the beach volleyball ladies wear.

[@mauricemotors8207]

@@clarem9261 Probably why Simone called it quits

[@pastorcharleshumphrey9418]

The culture has destroyed more little girls self-image than it has produced champions! :(

[@TheFrogfeeder]

What did you think that world is like, little league?

[@skrduncan]

YES! YES! YES! This is a badass mental health PSA all the way. Katelyn speaking her truth and Val’s willingness to drop the tyrant coach act... they both found their joy again! Best story I’ve ever seen regarding mental health awareness in gymnastics. Timely. Relevant. Empowering.

[@markclinton8681]

Hello Susan how are you doing

[@eddkyo]

the fact that she believed them when she knew she was on her own level! Don't let people bring you down cause you definitely are amazing.

[@jamescottrell8578]

The flip into a split is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. How is this incredibly talented and fit Young Lady fat???

[@malliahreyn8429]

@Marie Hackett ok and?

[@AvgJane19]

@Marie Hackett relevancy?

[@sidhayes6168]

@@AvgJane19 Think

[@mrc2662]

She is drop-dead gorgeous with the body of a goddess. Absolutely inspiring.

[@SatanicKale]

Exaggeration can be just as bad as shaming. It's overcompensation

[@mrc2662]

@Toast Malone and in turn, I disagree with you. You might be used to having to overcompensate - I couldn’t possibly comment - but I’m not. I think Katelyn is a hugely attractive woman with an amazing, fit, healthy physique. If you disagree, knock yourself out. Each to their own. If you seriously think my opinion “is as bad as shaming” then we have nothing in common and nothing to discuss.

[@mrc2662]

@Toast Malone nope I didn’t, but great idea. I just did now. Thanks sugarplum.

[@camerondundale811]

@@mrc2662 don’t listen to those assholes, she is beautiful and their hatred can’t change that.

[@aj-sz8mu]

@Toast Malone so if in OUR world she is gorgeous and a goddess.. it cant possibly be true? Like.. dude, most, if not all, women have cellulite. yes she has em. and i still agree with this guy's comment. Her routines were electric. No one is asking you to agree. For you two to pretty much say, "dont exaggerate, thats mean/bad", is you trying to control our opinion.

[@goalcast]

With elite gymnastics comes elite stress, and athletes like Katelyn Ohashi and Simone Biles embody the power of perseverance and putting your mental health first. Have you ever felt like Katelyn? How did you overcome it?

[@ilostmyearpodsbtwiamhannah815]

You know my goal is to go to UCLA for volleyball much like katelyn I have very thick muscular thighs and it made me look bigger my own middle school coach even told me that I wasn’t very athletic either probably the worst on my team trained my entire summers by myself in my room WITH a wall then tried out for Highschool my skill somehow was good enough to be the team capitain they put me on another club for volleyball one to get me recruited but at that club they verbally and mentally abused me so I quit my Highschool coach was the only thing keeping me sane and Happy she told me that even if I lose I will always be a winner in her heart and that’s what still keeps me going

[@juliesprik9479]

@@ilostmyearpodsbtwiamhannah815 You sound like a winner to me!

[@juliesprik9479]

NEVER body shame anyone!

[@noexcusesovercomer9018]

I have been there and wish I would have had the courage that they have shown.

[@noexcusesovercomer9018]

@@bloopnation no she is not!! Have you not seen the video of her trying to fight against the twisties. You being rude means you probably can’t even do a cart wheel while she is doing triples in the air. She lands wrong and she might for right there. Be better than this, please!

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

TY. They called me fat. Said mom was in a cult - ok, she was. They said dad was a racist - ok... Alabama. I've been struggling with food issues - and hospitalized. TY for proving fun and a life of joy is possible living in a healthy, fit, sized as it should be... body.

[@paulawynn9779]

She is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING on the floor! I've NEVER seen a routine as good as the MJ music while at UCLA. Katelyn would be a PERFECT gymnastics coach, because she's BEEN there. She could very well be another young gymnast's equivalent to what Coach Val was to her!!!

[@santosmadrigal3702]

So... It is out of line to be masculine . I thought the ladies that can't hide how extremely beautiful they are safe .

[@anthonyjones2286]

I never get tired of watching her flip and tumble, effortlessly with grace and style. Stay focus on what matters cause she's a real butterfly 🦋

@@_birdie Your comment makes absolutely no sense, because she has the energy of a butterfly! 🦋

[@abhinavoraon9155]

For those people saying she should have ignored the criticism and she couldn't handle it. She is a professional athlete and she has already crossed a lots of criticism in her phase of life to become what she wanted to be. But after struggling and the passion within her, people body shamed her. Not everyone is as bold as you are. Some people need support and compassion. We never know what's going on in someone else's life or in their mind. So better we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions.

[@hollyfabiani]

People always fat shamed me in gymnastics, too. Contributed to an eating disorder. Constant "suck in that gut. " All of this was prior to the 5th grade. No one who is fit enough to do standing backflips on a beam is anywhere near fat.

[@ursanbear]

Katelyn Ohashi is the most amazing gymnast I've ever seen. And I don't even follow gymnastics but whenever I saw her, I'd stop and watch in awe.

[@kevinwilliams8513]

For a coach to sink so low as to degrade a person for their body shape is not ok, guess you can call it professional bullying because apparently it goes on today and has been for a long time. Kaylyn Ohashi rose above the perfect body gymnast and became the perfect body gymnast because she became beautiful in her own skin and rose above everything thrown at her. True beauty is being true to yourself, she did that and so much more.

[@danielchiang1752]

I agree ... This is bullying... Too bad that there is no authority in the sports is paying attention to this aspect.

[@spigney4623]

She's so cool for standing up to her coach and for understanding that everyone's obsession with greatness is destructive. "I don't want to be great again" is such a power move

[@van182]

"I don't want to be great" might be a power move for some, as you stated, but I hope there are still tbose who pursue greatness with a spirit of excellence.

[@TrojansFirst]

You pursue the best of which you are capable. Only a few genetic freaks obtain the greatness.

[@elenaavery5328]

Unfortunately, you missed the point. Katelyn has said in many interviews that she is very thankful for her coach (Miss Val, not the previous ones). Katelyn not wanting to be great wasn't a power move. It was a heartbreaking statement, and Miss Val recognized that. When she was the best, she hated the sport and herself. The video even says: "winning at all costs had cost her her joy." This coach helped her regain her love for the sport again and helped her get to a healthy mental state after years of abuse. She was a fantastic coach. The beginning was a little confusing but to clear it up, that awful winning at cost mentality is something she left behind twenty years ago after her first year coaching. Since then she has helped many gymnasts that were broken by the sport.

[@onishadow3219]

Katelyn Ohashi is not only an amazing gymnast, but she is an incredibly beautiful women. I have nothing but respect and admiration for her.

[@gmats_23]

In my opinion, the most beautiful and important thing, is that Katelyn loves and believes in herself, again. Also the dialogue on mental health her story initiates is much needed.

[@20alphabet]

Untrue.

[@edwardsmith5650]

Incredibly beautiful and talented. Jealousy was the source of the "shaming". Thank you Katelyn for your hard work and for sharing your talent.

[@victorsalcido4693]

I agree absolutely 100% with your comment Sir,☝️ great point 🙂

[@HughMongousPC]

Honestly, if she’s scoring well then why does it matter what people think she looks like. Maybe she was too focused on getting attention and not doing what she likes. Also if it really hurts you that much to be fatter than the others, the start a small caloric deficit… not that big a deal.

[@diamondhair11]

@@HughMongousPC but she's not "fatter than the others"...... She doesn't need a diet at all.... She needs idiots to stop talking about it and say, "Great job"

[@HughMongousPC]

@@diamondhair11 If you need others' validation, then you're doing it for the wrong reasons.

[@SparklesNJazz]

“katelyn didnt hate gymnastics, katelyn hated everything associated with being great. katelyn didnt want to be a winner, because winning at all cost had cost her her joy.” almost cried, makes me think of simone.

[@brentwalker3300]

Yep, they both have suffered similar and also different types of trauma during their gymnastics careers.

[@Tahia213]

This made me so emotional... it’s so unfair to be deprived from your success, it was such a toxic and unhealthy environment. Glad she met this coach on her path and vice versa, they helped each other.

[@Kibinishi]

They gave her a formula to be successful. There are plenty of people that would love to be in her place, yet media wants us to feel bad for her. She’s chunky, that’s a fact. Her coaches wanted her to slim down for her own success, what is wrong in that? Don’t like it? Focus on another career, you’re young.

[@Kibinishi]

@@mcloathin3354 💯

[@Kibinishi]

@@mcloathin3354 Yup, albeit they support Simone Biles using a focus drug Ritalin and won gold. Imagine all the folks that worked so hard to be beaten by a girl taking a focus drug. 🤔🧐😑

[@aftonair]

The joy shines through in every one of her performances. She is unforgettable.

[@tiffanyparkh]

I did gymnastics for 4 years and I loved the sport itself. But it was truly such a toxic environment. Especially because I was one of the fuller girls. But I was the most flexible of the group. Girls and even my coach taunted me about my weight. Though, I was used as a model when it came to showing proper execution of techniques on flexibility exercises. Unfortunately my leaps were lacking at the time. (After quitting they got better) and I got made fun of for it by my coach and I felt like a cow. I was insecure and I used to wear leggings and a shirt under my leotard. Its truly a toxic environment which is unfortunate because its such a beautiful sport

[@Catherinetatethefkingliberty]

Was it a male coach that said such things? I always thought that gymnasts need good load of muscle mass to hold up their weight, so it is natural to to be on the bigger side cos muscles are heavier than fat.

[@lambese4-]

Why didn't you just lose a little weight instead of whining?

[@Frip36]

You were too heavy and needed to lose weight.

[@Durka-Durka]

@@Frip36 You need to lose weight more than anybody on this entire page.

[@Frip36]

@@Durka-Durka It's a coach's job to make you better. Often this involves bugging you about how you're too fat. Or in my case in high school football, too skinny. The level of self-drama and fragility here is insane. You'd think this gymnast lost 3 of her children in a car crash.

[@toycop6279]

When I saw her performance I was blown away. She has so much energy and that smile is so contagious. She's a beautiful woman and so talented.

[@mattwilliam5522]

I'd tap that in a second

[@lornadune2506]

This is so incredibly anger inducing, she is not fat or chunky in any sense of the word. She's a powerful, strong, and talented athlete who looks like an adult woman instead of a child.

[@cindakleppetsch]

Katelyn, I love watching you over and over again. Your joy and passion for the sport put a smile on my face, thank you

[@amelia.and.murphy7358]

Look guys, She is very far from fat, She’s beautiful. Her legs are pure muscle, Her arms are pure strength And her face is pure beauty ♥️

[@slashtopher2193]

By "guys", did you mean "men"? I'm guessing that most of the body shaming came from women.

[@missmew3499]

@@slashtopher2193 no, she meant people. It's a figure of speech 🙄🙄

[@missmew3499]

Absolutely Millie! Well said!! 👍👍🤜🤜💪💪

[@EbonyWhitee]

This coach deserves an award. She literally saved that girl.

[@douchymcdouche169]

Literally. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

[@EbonyWhitee]

@@douchymcdouche169 Oh I see. That was supposed to be funny.

[@someoneyoudontknow50]

@@EbonyWhitee Remember, casual speech should always be written eloquently. Joking-you don't have to be unnecessarily articulate for people to know what you're trying to say. I think it is a mark of intelligence to be able to phrase something complex concisely.

[@EbonyWhitee]

@@someoneyoudontknow50 Thanks. So the people who act like they don’t understand what I’m trying to say are just imbeciles? Cuz I get that a lot. And they try to start arguments with me.

[@EbonyWhitee]

@@someoneyoudontknow50 And Douchy McDouche only took a funny remark from The Princess Bride movie. But the humor didn’t quite transfer.

[@tomcon5607]

I'm actually stunned at the way she looks her technique in her craft and joy that oozes from her personality, I wouldn't change anything on her ,she's perfect, love and happiness to her and the people that respect her!!!

[@nooneimportant9775]

@ZyklonBeezy there are plenty of creeps online… this is not one of them lol

[@bobbylopez6654]

Katelyn Ohsashi I am happy to hear your story. You are a inspiration to many people ❤❤❤

[@deborahtgilmore4070]

Katelyn is a gold metalist...no discussion! She gave the sport more new routines never seen before & sheer energy & love for gymnastics is in the essence of her.

[@Joy-zf2cu]

Exactly, and her weight never slowed her down or hindered any of her movements.and I thought she was beautiful all the same.

[@Vermontist1]

She was an excellent junior -level and college-level gymnast, but she never competed at a World Championship or the Olympics.

[@nyrplayer]

@@Vermontist1 There was at one point when she was being compared to Simone Biles. Unfortunately, she did not have the same support system that Simone had. If she did she very likely would have been in the olympics. Nevertheless, she took a path that helped her find happiness and that is all that matters.

[@ThePanamaCollection1-lv5po]

Medalist

[@chellefell1331]

man this burns me up. they need the muscle mass to perform all of these super human moves, yet they expect them to still be as nimble as a 70s gymnast. disgusting. I'm so proud of her.

[@debsam77]

Sickening isn’t it…..ugh!!!!!

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp5858]

That's mostly because woman's artistic has moved away from the soft but still powerful style towards a more powerhouse style of gymnastics that's more like men's. I miss the artistry of the earlier gymnastics.

[@thespadestable]

@BLACK HILLS 2021 🇺🇸 - True, because these powder puff women don't see or hear about the pressure pro football players go through making weight, losing weight, being seen too tall, too short, or too slow for a position. Tim Tebow had to go through being told his throwing technique was not "prototypical" of an NFL quarterback. These women don't want equal rights, they want equal appeasement.

[@thespadestable]

@@PennyMsElite - No, you hush!

[@thespadestable]

@@PennyMsElite - When you turn 45, come and look a brother up. If you can't receive an ARRP card yet, then you can't have me yet.

[@martilives3697]

It never astonishes me that those that critique others it’s always those that accomplish nothing …this woman is a star and a great human being…oh and she just happens to do gymnastics

[@Max-ly7kc]

Excellent comment. Was thinking the same. Thank you.

[@sinthrax]

You mean like you just critiqued others? I guess you have never accomplished anything according to your own definition.

[@paleperson4684]

@@sinthrax I think she meant criticize instead of critique. Good catch

[@markinglese3874]

I love what you wrote, very true.

[@taylorharrington5473]

You are beautiful EXACTLY as you are RIGHT NOW!. And you are so talented. Don’t let these hate for people in their remarks affect your gift or your beauty! I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you. You continue to shine!

[@andrespaz3107]

I'm so glad that Katlyn found coach Val. She wasn't a real gymnastics coach but a dance one and their combination works like gold. Besides, because she wasn't a gym coach, she wasn't looking like the others for gold, she was looking for achievement, perfection, and most importantly, confidence.

[@SportsBoss999]

Katelyn is so beautiful! I'm disgusted that people body-shamed her like that! Not only is she an incredible gymnast, she's suffered thru indespicable hatred. No one deserves that kind of treatment. I'm so happy for her that she's been able to realize her inner and outer beauty, and become a happy, healthy young woman once again! I wish I was as mentally strong as she is. I've been very hard on myself in so many ways. And my disappointment in myself wasn't even inflicted by anyone else. It's an internal battle I have with myself every day - that I'm not good enough, that I'm not man enough and that I remember only my failures and not my successes. I'm happy for her. Katelyn, you are a stronger person inside than most people I've met. Good for you.

[@hannahjoaquin8991]

just one one zillion th of what people of colour experience. doesn't feel good does it? boo hoo try 24/7 365

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

I can relate to what you’re saying. It’s very difficult but can be done. That is the reprogramming or healing of our minds.

[@4saken404]

I'm so glad she is starting to find her joy again. Because really it's that joy shining through that endeared her to millions. Quite literally the opposite of the winning at all costs mentality. Sure, skill and talent are wonders to behold. But it's the soul that shines through and inspires.

[@kidwave1]

Uh, ...call her "chunky" if you want fools, ...THATS what made her BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE!!! Shes not only one of the very best , most talented gymnasts OF ALL TIME, ...but she is also one of the MOST Beautiful, and wonderful people OF ALL TIME!

[@tiffanyparkh]

What’s mind boggling to me is that shes not even big. She’s fit and strong. The only thing “different” about her is her legs. Which Is something I struggle with as well. Seeing someone like her, being so brave and strong willed is insanely inspiring to me.

[@KenjitsuHokori]

She wasn't fat but her body was big for the sport itself. Being curvy in gymnastics actually is a detriment in the long term. Reason most of the girls are skinny in the sport. The body shaming was wrong yes but we can't put blinders on our eyes she indeed was a bit big for the sport. It doesn't take away from her skill\talent but if she compeated today she would have long term injuries or bodily damage in the long run.

[@zoned7609]

@@KenjitsuHokori she wasn't even close to curvy.

[@KenjitsuHokori]

@@zoned7609 the body type is considered curvy however. I know how you are thinking but that body type is considered curvy in the field.

[@zoned7609]

@@KenjitsuHokori Then everyone in the field is an idiot because her body is objectively not curvy. She barely has some thickness in her thigh muscles. That's not curvy.

[@KenjitsuHokori]

@@zoned7609 hey I ain't arguing with you but that's what people labeled her as. From my perspective she has some curves so she could fall in that category. But others fat shamed her and so fourth as you saw in the video. Just in general however a woman of her size is very uncommon in that sport.

[@sarah-annecarney7552]

I remember going to a new gym and my coach tickled my tummy and said "what's this!?" "Suck it in!". That was the first moment I began being ashamed of my body.

[@jonathanneighbors421]

Hurt

[@CSgtDad]

She is by no means fat. She just grew up an had a normal shape. Who care if she shaped like a woman. She beautiful

[@blackgeekfandom]

I'm watching the current Olympics and wondered about Katelyn. I remember her from years back and what happened to her. The shamers screwed society from appreciating further greatness. Wish her a happy and peaceful life.

[@FreeSpirit47]

This goes to show that even people who seem to have it all, people who appear to be reveling in success still have their struggles. Katelyn is a wonder, a bombshell! Her moves were unprecedented, her score was perfect. Love you so much Katelyn! You're a rockstar!

[@konotoriG1]

Our daughter went to WOGA around the same time Katelyn was wrapping up there and I am so glad we pulled her when we did. That place was super toxic. Good to see that Katelyn has bounced back.

[@andream1015]

Valery Liukin, Nastia’s dad, was Katelyn Oashi’s coach at WOGA, and the one who bodyshamed her and burnt her out as he didn’t pace her. I’ve heard very bad things about him. I love Nastia Liukin gymnastics, she’s probably my favourite one, but it seems he was only careful and did the right training with her daughter. Glad you pulled your daughter out of there.

[@konotoriG1]

@@andream1015 I would interact with Valeri on occasion during the mandatory volunteer sessions the parents have to do when cleaning the gym and such (If you didn't participate, you had to pay extra fees, as if they weren't getting enough money from me!). He always seemed like an ungrateful punk to me and I didn't care for talking to him. The other owner of the gym, Yevgeny Marchenko was much nicer to deal with. We have a picture of my daughter with Katelyn when she came to visit because my daughters coach at the time was one of Katelyn's coaches when she was younger. Katelyn was super nice to my daughter!

[@fridahorme5698]

I feel bad for Nastia, tbh. Look at her now as a commentator of Tokyo Olympics, she looks sick. She looks so anorexic and she can't even look at the camera straight in the eye. So sad. She doesn't need to tell her story, her eyes tell the story. Check her out, occasionally they show her face during the commentary.

[@melusine826]

Im so glad the coach grew too as a person

[@hellhound551]

The maniacs calling this girl chunky are delusional. One of the most talented gymnasts in the world at one time was crushed by criticism from small minded people. The psychological damage done by nasty people had a big impact. Sports is more than physical ability, it is also a belief in yourself and takes an enormous amount of confidence to become the best. When that confidence and belief in yourself has been shattered, the desire to compete gets sidetracked. It is no wonder she became bitter and lost her desire to compete. Fortunately for her, this coach as UCLA managed to rekindle her desire to be great again. It seems with a new approach and a changed attitude she has become great again. Proof that much of athletic success comes from the mind and the belief in yourself. Kudos to the coach for taking the time to see beyond the surface and find something to reconnect this girl with her passion.

[@jordanabaca]

I think it’s fantastic that the coach made such a drastic change in her style of working with athletes. It takes a lot to do a 180 like that.

[@SCS10000]

It's all about being inside or out regarding "the elite" .. pleasure the right people, f**k your ability to perform top elite gymnastic, if you're not following their mind, sayings, rules, etc., you're out. And they do everything to get you down ... don't even mind stepping over dead bodies, I guess She was not their "little poppie" anymore ... OUT!!

[@denisedwyer4929]

It does. It means being brutally honest when you take a good hard look in the mirror. Being mean is easy...inspiring someone with love and encouragement, that ignites their drive and pursuit of greatness has a profound effect❤.

[@capncook2]

She has the most beautiful curves i've ever seen on a athlete, she didn't deserved to be treated like this, NO woman deserves to be treated like this. They simply ruined the career of the best gymnast this world ever had...

[@franklinloll2229]

Nice virtue signaling

[@djgiga2]

Well not really she still has a career in gymnastics. She just didn't want to compete in the Olympics.

[@ronb123]

No one deserves to be treated like this full stop. Men too.

[@whitesugar6121]

@@ronb123 Exactly.

[@goldtiger9453]

She's a wimp something is said about all athletes...get over it

[@Dakka0451]

It's crazy to me they body shamed her into quitting when she has the perfect body. An absolutely gorgeous woman.

[@dmperri]

it's not ok .. even if she doessn't have the perfect body.

[@McDinglefart_69]

Oh lol, It's a video about professional victim. Thank you for informing that this video is waste if time

[@eliteteamkiller319]

Well they’ll never be able to fix their ugly faces. She will always be pretty.

[@mikehawk6120]

She quit herself, "they" didn't make her. If a little "you're fat" comment caused her to quit then she was never a competitor in the first place.

[@ragemore7750]

Sadly not the perfect GYMNAST body.

[@Blayne-jh1pg]

This is horrible. I LOVE her! I watch her videos all the time. She is so vibrant and exciting!!

[@tooba1819]

I took ballet classes at an academy when I was younger, and the academy's director came into one of the classes to say in front of everyone that another girl and I were too fat and needed to lose weight. Personally, I thought that if anything, I just had curves that she could never have, but not unhealthily fat. I immediately recognized that the academy's culture was toxic and left knowing that I was better than that. I knew that there existed a healthier attitude towards dancing and performance. Focusing on weight and appearance is missing the point. It's about expressing who you are, in which you accept and love yourself for all of what you are - mind, body, and soul. Leaving was bold, but the process led me to a happier and healthier way of living.

[@amysanchez3699]

Same here. I was a size 3 and they came after me, too. Said they could never put me in a lead role until I lost weight which was actually muscle. I switched to figure skating after that.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Real women have curves and real men like real women. The two most beautiful women of the 20th century were Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor not super models built like 12 year old boys.

[@TecToss]

Seriously? She's so unique in that I never saw a world class gymnast looking so feminine and graceful. Every move looked like she is a spring loaded with power, but she controls it so precisely while smiling her contagious cheeky smile. And if that wasnt enough, she has all the right curves. Anyone hating on her body is just plain jealous because she has got that body and her skill through years of hard work, discipline and sacrifice of which 99% of us are just not capable.

[@Unknownplsyer]

@@KainsAddiction I think you need to get out more and understand different perspective.

[@karimmime1050]

but she is like every women at their age : she need attention, that all! after she became the center of her world she became a excellent athlete, but they all struggle

[@jackjones7062]

@@KainsAddiction Why would anybody ever lie about this? EXPLAIN YOURSELF!

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Watch Aliya Mustafina, if you think this girls graceful.

[@isack8381]

It's pure hate and jealousy. We know very well how evil some women turn to be.

[@anthonyparrales340]

Dude this girl has a beautiful body... don't worry girl I'm sure you will be successful in life regardless... jealousy and envy is what ppl just have when they don't look as good as u

[@andre1987eph]

Good for you. Not good for gymnastics.

[@bigmac27sauce59]

@@andre1987eph Thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Gymnastics doesn't score on how skinny you are. It scores on what you're capable of doing. If she can perform at a higher level than those girls and be bigger than the average gymnast than she should've been an example of changing the standard. Not changing herself.

[@dananolan7847]

@@andre1987eph stupidity

[@anthonyparrales340]

@@bigmac27sauce59 couldn't say it any better!!💯💯👌🏽

[@tahsinuddin]

@@andre1987eph tf? she's literally the best gymnast in the world imo but ok