Jordan Chiles Says Goodbye to UCLA Gymnastics After Historic Career Jordan Chiles is saying goodbye to gymnastics at the University of California, Los Angeles, this week. The two-time Olympian has had a busy month, traveling across the country with the UCLA Bruins as she prepares to conclude her collegiate career. Chiles, a native of Tualatin, Oregon, has been a standout performer for UCLA since joining the team. Her career highlights include being a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 Summer Olympics and a silver medalist at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She also contributed to the United States team that won gold at the 2022 World Championships. During her time with the Bruins, Chiles earned significant individual accolades. She was named the 2026 AAI Award winner, recognized as the top honor in NCAA women’s gymnastics. This award is given annually to one outstanding senior athlete, with the tradition dating back to 1982. Chiles became the fifth UCLA gymnast to receive the honor, following in the footsteps of Donna Kemp (1984), Mohini Bhardwaj (2001), Jamie Dantzscher (2004), and Vanessa Zamarripa (2013). Her win gives UCLA the most AAI Award winners of any school in the nation. On the competitive floor, Chiles finished the 2026 regular season ranked No. 1 on floor exercise, No. 2 in the all-around, No. 3 on vault, and No. 4 on both bars and beam. These performances earned her first-team All-American honors in all five individual categories. She joined Kyla Ross (2019) as the only UCLA gymnasts to achieve this distinction. Chiles’ final competitions took place at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Following the semifinal round, she was officially named the 2026 AAI Award winner. Her collegiate journey ends with a legacy of excellence, leadership, and achievement that has left an indelible mark on UCLA gymnastics.
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