Quotes from Katelyn Ohashi

I think I finally have really taken ownership of myself and me as a gymnast.

Using my voice has empowered me to take complete ownership of my life. So, in return for speaking my truth, I listen.

I was encouraged to use my voice and explore my passions outside of the sport. And when I did that, I was finally able to realize my true self-worth. I was more than that of a gymnast.

I would have never guessed I have, like, senators reposting me.

I've had two shoulder surgeries.

Be yourself. It's really important not to try and be someone else.

My back is permanently messed up.

You can tell when someone recognizes you and they want to say something, but they don't want to bother you.

I was in the gym seven hours a day, six times a week, and Sunday was my day of rest. So there wasn't a lot of time that I had to myself, and obviously, that kind of ruined the joy of the sport.

There are so many things that we have to be grateful for. It gets so easy to get caught up with one thing that, you know, isn't perfect or not going the way you thought it would, but we always need to be grateful for what we have.

I've been told I looked like I swallowed an elephant or a pig, whichever was more fitting that day.

I want to keep upgrading my routines and focus on cleaning them up and being consistent.

Growing up, I was often put under a lot of pressure. Being an athlete, I've been dealing with pressure for a long time.

Gymnastics has taught me so many lessons, and I couldn't be more grateful for everything that I've gone through.

My teammates and my coaches have all allowed me to step into my individuality and not be defined by just being a gymnast.

Whenever I had to move away from my dad, it was so hard; like, I would cry myself to sleep.

Performing is my favorite thing.

I think competing is one of my favorite things ever.

I feed off the audience a lot, their energy.

Floor is where I get to express myself. That's, like my party time, like my play time.

Too frequently, we hear about coaches and programs willing to win at any cost.

At just 16 years old, I was told that my back would never be the same again. My well-being had been neglected for the opportunity to win a gold medal.

Both my parents had never been to New York, so when they got to go out with me for 'Good Morning America,' they were so happy.

Before bed, I just brush my teeth and fall asleep. I don't usually wear makeup, but if I do, I'll wipe it off. Then it's pajamas and falling into bed, no other routine; I'm pretty good at just falling asleep right away.