UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis wows Simone Biles, others with 9.95 floor routine
Dennis received the highest score of the day

UCLA senior gymnast Nia Dennis wowed judges and the world with her fantastic 9.95 floor routine over the weekend. The performance earned high praise, including some from gymnastics royalty.
The 9.95 was the highest score given by the judges that day. Dennis' routine helped clinch the school's win against No. 15 Arizona State.
Here's a look at the impressive routine:
This is what #blackexcellence looks like. @DennisNia does it again! 🔥
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) January 24, 2021
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Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts of all-time, saw the routine and tweeted her approval.
okay @DennisNia do the damn thing girl 🔥 this was so fun to watch! keep killing it! https://t.co/eDntwMpC4R
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) January 24, 2021
If Biles approves, you know you've done something right.
The routine was to music by Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, 2Pac, Megan Thee Stallion, and Soulja Boy.
Snappin🔥
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) January 24, 2021
UCLA graduate Katelyn Ohashi, who went viral for her gymnastics routine that earned her a perfect 10, weighed in on the routine, saying, "game over."
okay game over. @DennisNia 🔥
— Katelyn Ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) January 23, 2021
Dennis and the rest of the Bruins will be able to celebrate this win and some internet fame.
















