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Have you watched this amazing UCLA gymnast, Sophina DeJesus?
You probably have, but just in case. . . .
She's a senior at UCLA, so she refers to herself as an "old Grandma" of a gymnast.
All I can say is WOW.
http://remezcla.com/culture/black-puerto-rican-gymnast-sophina-de-jesus-earned-a-9-925/
While theres hardly a gymnastics floor routine Im not impressed by, Sophina DeJesus blew me and everyone else away when she showed off more than just her athleticism. The half Puerto Rican, half black senior at UCLA injected the sport with a shot of energy through her lively performance. Using the Internets most popular dances the Quan, Dab, and the Whip/Nae Nae Sophina became a viral sensation. One Facebook post, for example, has been viewed more than 23 million times.
monicaangela
(1,508 posts)She is and excellent gymnast. I have seen this before, but every time I get an opportunity I watch it again. Unbelievable!!!!
mcar
(42,372 posts)She is going to the Olympics, right?
pnwmom
(108,991 posts)that follows this one in Youtube with Ellen DeGeneres?
She broke her back in practice some time ago . . . so she was out of commission during some of her "peak" years as a gymnast.
I sure would love to see her in the Olympics, though, so hopefully I'm wrong.
brer cat
(24,598 posts)and I am blown away every time. She is phenomenal!
tblue37
(65,483 posts)KT2000
(20,586 posts)OK - I just yelled so loud the cat ran away. Killer splits!
tblue37
(65,483 posts)Raster
(20,998 posts)Thank you for sharing!
Thespian2
(2,741 posts)AB-SO-LUTE-LY Fabulous!!!
Autumn Colors
(2,379 posts)That bouncing split made me gasp.
Thanks for post this!
FailureToCommunicate
(14,020 posts)Thank you for bringing this very talented and joyful kid to our attention!
mountain grammy
(26,647 posts)3catwoman3
(24,037 posts)And OWW!!!! That hit-the-floor splits at the end hurts just to watch.
Jackie Wilson Said
(4,176 posts)Did she get 10 's ?
hope so