Katelyn Ohashi Dazzles In First Elite Gymnastics Meet Since 2013

Sports Money Katelyn Ohashi Dazzles In First Elite Gymnastics Meet Since 2013By Caroline Price,

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published Author Follow Author Jun 27, 2026, 04:13pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus. The 29-year-old competed at the American Classic in Minnesota, marking her first elite appearance since 2013. Ohashi performed on the balance beam, scoring a strong 13.150, and a downgraded floor exercise, earning 11.500, for a total of 24.650. She intentionally withdrew from vault and bars. To qualify for the U.S. Championships, Ohashi needs a combined two-event total of 26.800, giving her another opportunity at the U.S. Classic in July. Her comeback follows a career that saw her as an elite prodigy, even beating Simone Biles, before injuries led her to retire from elite competition. Now, she's back on her own terms, taking it "one day at a time."

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: UCLA Bruins gymnast Katelyn Ohashi during her floor exercise routine where she scored perfect 10 in the meet against the Arizona Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion on February 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAfter 13 years away from the elite gymnastics world, Katelyn Ohashi is back. The 29-year-old began her comeback Saturday at the American Classic in Champlin, Minnesota, just days after announcing her shocking return to the sport.