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About this episode

Her phone totally blew up. After being out with friends, US gymnast Katelyn Ohashi came home to 50,000 more followers on social media.

We hear the full story behind the ‘Perfect 10’ routine that went viral, her friendship with Simone Biles, and the biggest life lesson from legendary coach Valorie Kondos Field. The Olympic Channel Podcast also spoke to Miss Val about what’s next for American gymnastics and what she’s learnt in her three decades at UCLA.

LINKS Katelyn Ohashi Instagram Miss Val Instagram Scott Bregman Twitter Ed Knowles Twitter Original Perfect 10 Routine in Full Updated Perfect 10 Routine in Full

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