The UCLA gymnast who became a viral sensation by just being herself - Los Angeles Times
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Tens of millions of people have seen UCLA senior Sophina DeJesus whip, nae nae and handspring her way to a gymnastics tour de force last weekend.
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Janet Jackson surprises UCLA gymnast after viral performance to
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