Behind The Scenes: Ohashi Is Back!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Katelyn Ohashi Is Back!
01:18 Why This Comeback Is Such a Big Deal
03:00 How Katelyn Ohashi Changed Gymnastics Coverage Forever
05:29 The Biggest Challenge Facing Her Return
08:01 Why Veteran Gymnasts Have an Advantage
10:35 Do Specialists Still Have a Chance?
13:06 Pan Am Dengue Fever & Why Team Depth Matters
13:55 Should NCAA Stars Represent Other Countries?
17:24 Can Ohashi (or Riley McCusker) Make Team USA?
19:42 NEW! GymCastic Roster Lab Preview
23:24 USA Championships Preview
26:12 Is FlipNow Worth It?
28:05 What Happened to USA Gymnastics Live Scores?
37:07 Behind the Scenes Continues for Club Gym Nerd Members
NCAA's New Five-Year Eligibility Rule Explained
How the Rule Changes Recruiting & Scholarships
Will Fifth-Year Athletes Change College Gymnastics?
Asian Championships & New World Qualifiers
Home HPV Tests & Skipping Pap Smear a Cautionary Tale
Fact Check: Riley McCusker & NCAA Bars Title
Simone vs. Rebeca Vault Debate
Are Back Walkovers Actually Bad for Your Back?
Which NCAA & Elite Stars Could Return?
More NCAA Comeback Predictions
Listener Questions
Disclosure Day Movie Debate
WATCH
Jade Carey and Ohashi at American Classic in Minnesota on USAG's FlipTv
Rhythmic, Tumbling, Trampoline and Acro Championships (USA Gymnastics Championships) in Tulsa on USAG YouTube
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