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After Katelyn Ohashi's performance at the WOGA Classic I feel that she may continue WOGA's Olympic legacy in 2016. WOGA's gymnastics team is currently very strong. There are many other young rising stars including Madison Kocian, Lizzie Leduc, Alyssa Baumann, Mckenzie Wofford, and Sophia Lee. Rebecca Bross is the 2010 U.S. Champion and Ivana Hong was the 2008 Olympic Alternate. Both are currently dealing with injuries.
There is another question that many people (including myself) ask: Will Nastia Liukin return to elite competition? She has been in and out of the gym but despite announcing a comeback in 2009 she has yet competed in many competitions. If her body can take it, it might be a good idea for her to do bars for USA because even with a "watered down" routine she can be a major contributor on USA's worst event.
Even with the impressive juniors from other gyms turning senior soon I think that WOGA might continue its legacy in 2012 with Rebecca Bross. It might be too soon to tell but if there is a person to continue WOGA's winning streak in 2016 it is Katelyn Ohashi. She has the perfect combination of execution/artistry and difficulty. At age 13 she has layout full on beam, a piked full in beam dismount, and a two and a half twist to rudi combination on floor. She might not have all of her current skills when she's older, but there is also a possibility that she might upgrade again. Lets just all hope that she does not burn out and that she stays at the gym. In my opinion, Katelyn's coach Valeri Liukin is too knowledgeable to let that happen.
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