First published October 3, 2018.
More and more people around the globe are falling in love with gymnastics, and performances like the following explain why.
You can see the determination in Katelyn Ohashi’s eyes; her performance conveyed confidence and energy and boy did she do it well.
Just as she began her routine, the announcers told us that she had achieved several perfect scores often and that she only needed to make a 9.6 or higher if she wished to win in the competition.
Katelyn performed a standing-ovation good floor routine set to a medley of Michael Jackson hits, such as “Thriller” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Also, she incorporated a killer moonwalk into the middle of her performance and ended it with an incredible drop split that will have your jaw drop to the floor.
Her unique and sassy routine landed her a score of 9.95 out of 10, enabling her to tie for the very first in the competition.
(The Facebook video originally embedded here is no longer available.)
Listen for the choreography in the music
The routine combines athletic elements with gestures that make the musical references visible. Watch how the transitions connect those parts: the performance needs to keep moving between a landing, a pose and the next passage. That continuity is part of why a short routine can feel like a complete piece rather than a sequence of separate tricks.
Enjoy the score without confusing the clips
The article describes a routine reported as scoring 9.95, which should not be conflated with another viral performance or a different competition. The date and music help keep the recording identifiable. A second viewing focused on timing rather than the final number can reveal more of the performance's character, while leaving formal judging decisions to the relevant competition record.
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