Jordan Chiles found out that she won the first individual Olympic medal of her career, a bronze on floor, after a last-second inquiry with the judges bumped up her final score.
Fresh off her first individual Olympics medal win, which came in truly dramatic fashion, USA gymnastics star Jordan Chiles returned to the U.S. to announce her next step in four letters: UCLA.
The 23-year-old Chiles says she is returning to her alma mater and will represent the gymnastics team there for her remaining two years in college.
"I am returning back to UCLA to represent the Bruins for my two remaining years of college. So you guys will see me back in Pauley this season," Chiles said in a video with TODAY's Hoda Kotb.
"Can’t wait, @ChilesJordan!," posted UCLA gymnastics.
First, Chiles will be touring the United States this fall with Simone Biles and other members of the U.S. gymnastics team in the "Gold Over America Tour," or G.O.A.T. event.
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And, we still might see her in 2028, though.
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Chiles delivered a powerhouse routine in the floor exercise final on Monday, the very last event for women's gymnastics at the Paris Olympics. A review prompted a score change that vaulted her into the bronze position. Romania is appealing. Chiles also won a gold medal as part of those representing USA in the team all-around.
Since the 2020 Olympics, Chiles has been a fan (and celebrity) favorite.
Leading up to Paris, Chiles wore a leotard that she was inspired to design after seeing an outfit Beyoncé wore during her world tour. Prior to the start of the Olympics, the singer sent Chiles an autographed vinyl with a handwritten message, calling the gymnast her "twin."
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion gave Chiles some major kudos during her balance beam routine en route to Team USA winning gold in the women’s team event on Tuesday.
“You Killing it my girl,” Megan Thee Stallion took to her Instagram story.
