Childhood and Education Journey of Jordan Chiles in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jordan Chiles. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jordan Chiles is an accomplished American artistic gymnast. A member of the U.S. women's national gymnastics team since 2013, she has achieved significant success at both the Olympic and World Championship levels. She secured a silver medal with the U.S. team at the 2020 Summer Olympics and a gold medal with the team at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She further contributed to the U.S. team's gold medal win at the 2022 World Championships. Individually, Chiles earned silver medals in the vault and floor exercise at the 2022 World Championships. In NCAA Gymnastics, competing for the UCLA Bruins, she has attained two Pac-12, two Big Ten titles, and three NCAA championships.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 15, 2001: Jordan Chiles' Birth

On April 15, 2001, Jordan Lucella Elizabeth Chiles was born. She is an American artistic gymnast.

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2019: Move to Spring, Texas

In 2019, Jordan Chiles moved from Vancouver, Washington to Spring, Texas to train at the World Champions Centre with Simone Biles.

2020: COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Jordan Chiles did not compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

2020: Signed Letter of Intent with UCLA

In November, Jordan Chiles signed her National Letter of Intent with UCLA, deferring until after the 2020 Olympics and initially planning to start in the 2020–2021 school year.

2021: Mother's Prison Sentence and College Career

In 2021, following the Tokyo Olympics, Jordan Chiles' mother served time in federal prison for embezzlement. Also in 2021, Chiles began her collegiate gymnastics career at the University of California, Los Angeles.

2021: Initial Plan to start at UCLA

Jordan Chiles initially planned to start at UCLA in the 2020–2021 school year.

January 17, 2022: NCAA Debut

On January 17, 2022, Jordan Chiles made her NCAA debut in a meet against Iowa and Minnesota, competing on the uneven bars and vault.

2023: Loss of Aunt and Grandfather

In 2023, Jordan Chiles experienced the loss of her aunt and grandfather, making that time mentally challenging.

2023: Studies on Hold

In 2023, Jordan Chiles put her studies on hold after the NCAA season to focus on the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024: Motivation at the 2024 Olympic Games

During the 2024 Olympic Games, Jordan Chiles shared how the memory of her grandfather motivated her after the loss of her aunt and grandfather in 2023.