The year before the Olympics is one of the most important for athletes who have been working their whole lives for the ultimate dream of competing for Team USA. Back in 2011, Kyla Ross was still a Junior elite. Four years later, she has become a leader through much international experience. Ross is known for her consistency, but shows some great new difficulty in this recent video, adding a Pak full (Bhardwaj) for competition this year.

Ross tells her story of growing up since the Olympics and becoming more mature over the years, including how she’s using a 4-inch growth spurt to her advantage. 

Video via Deanna Hong 



Kyla will be competing at the 2015 U.S. Secret Classic this weekend in preparation for Nationals and a big World Championships coming later this year.

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