History of Jordan Chiles in Timeline

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. Chiles secured a silver medal with the U.S. team at the 2020 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Additionally, she was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2022 World Championships, where she also earned individual silver medals on vault and floor exercise. In NCAA Gymnastics, competing for the UCLA Bruins, Chiles has won two Pac-12 titles and two 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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2013: Joins the United States Women's National Gymnastics Team

In 2013, Jordan Chiles became a member of the United States women's national gymnastics team, marking the beginning of her elite gymnastics career.

2013: Elite Debut and Junior National Team Selection

In 2013, Jordan Chiles made her elite debut at the American Classic, winning a bronze medal in the all-around and a silver medal on vault. Later in 2013, she finished eleventh in the all-around at the P&G National Championships and was selected for the Junior National Team, marking her initial steps in elite gymnastics.

2014: International Debut and U.S. Classic Win

In 2014, Jordan Chiles made her international debut at the City of Jesolo Trophy, winning a gold medal with the team and placing second on vault. She also won the all-around at the Secret U.S. Classic and secured bronze medals on vault and floor at the U.S. National Championships. She was also named to the Junior National Team again in 2014.

2015: U.S. Classic and National Championships

In 2015, Jordan Chiles placed eighth in the all-around at the U.S. Classic, tying for bronze on the uneven bars. She finished fourth in the all-around at the U.S. National Championships, where she won gold on vault. She was also selected for the junior national team again in 2015.

2016: International Gymnix and City of Jesolo Trophy Wins

In 2016, Jordan Chiles won a gold medal in the junior team competition at the International Gymnix in Montreal and won the gold medal in vault. She also won the junior all-around title at the City of Jesolo Trophy and earned additional medals in the event finals. She also finished fourth in the all-around at the U.S. Classic, where she won gold on vault in 2016.

2018: National Championships and Worlds Team Selection Camp

In 2018, Jordan Chiles placed eleventh in the all-around and second on vault at the National Championships. Later, at the Worlds Team Selection Camp, she placed third on vault and was added to the 2018-2019 national team.

2019: World Team Selection Camp

In 2019, Jordan Chiles competed at the World team selection camp and placed eleventh, and she was not named to the World Championships team.

2019: U.S. Classic and National Championships

In 2019, Jordan Chiles finished eleventh in the all-around at the U.S. Classic and sixth in the all-around at the U.S. National Championships. As a result, she was named to the national team.

2019: Move to Spring, Texas for Training

In 2019, Jordan Chiles moved to Spring, Texas, to train alongside Simone Biles at the World Champions Centre, a pivotal decision to enhance her gymnastics career.

2020: No Competition Due to COVID-19

In 2020, Jordan Chiles did not compete at all due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, affecting her gymnastics season.

2020: 2020 Summer Olympics Silver Medal

In 2020, Jordan Chiles was a member of the silver medal-winning team at the Summer Olympics, showcasing her talent on an international stage.

2020: National Letter of Intent with UCLA

In November 2019, 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: Gold Over America Tour and Joins Bruins Gymnastics Team

During the fall of 2021, Jordan Chiles joined Simone Biles' Gold Over America Tour alongside Katelyn Ohashi. In December 2021, she also joined the Bruins gymnastics team, starting her NCAA career.

2021: Mother's Imprisonment and Collegiate Career Start

In 2021, following the Tokyo Olympics, Jordan Chiles' mother began serving time in federal prison for embezzlement. That same year, Chiles started her collegiate gymnastics career at UCLA, marking a challenging yet transformative period.

2021: Deferred Enrollment at UCLA

Jordan Chiles deferred her enrollment at UCLA until after the 2020 Olympics, planning to start 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.

2022: 2022 World Championships Gold and Silver Medals

In 2022, Jordan Chiles won a gold medal as part of the team at the World Championships. Individually, she also secured silver medals in the vault and floor exercise events, highlighting her individual skills and contributions.

2022: 2022 World Championships

In October 2022, Jordan Chiles competed at the World Championships, where she helped the USA qualify to the team final in first place. She contributed scores on all four apparatuses during the team final, helping the USA win their sixth consecutive team gold medal. She won silver on vault and floor exercise, showcasing her individual skills.

2023: Loss of Aunt and Grandfather

In 2023, Jordan Chiles experienced the loss of her aunt and grandfather, a mentally challenging time that she discussed during the 2024 Games.

2023: Studies on hold to Focus on the Olympics

In 2023, Jordan Chiles put her studies at UCLA on hold after the NCAA season to focus on the 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrating her commitment to her Olympic aspirations.

2023: 2023 Pan American Games

In September 2023, Jordan Chiles was named to the team to compete at the Pan American Games, where she helped the USA win team gold. Individually, Chiles won bronze in the all-around and silver on vault, adding to her list of achievements.

September 2024: Legal Action Regarding Olympic Medal

In September 2024, Jordan Chiles filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland after the International Olympic Committee upheld the findings of the CAS to reallocate the bronze medal in the floor exercise, a controversial decision.

2024: Motivation at the 2024 Games

During the 2024 Games, Jordan Chiles shared that her motivation came from her late grandfather, who would not want her to quit, providing her strength during a difficult period.

2024: 2024 Season and Olympic Selection

In 2024, Jordan Chiles began the season competing at the Core Hydration Classic, placing third in the all-around. At the National Championships, she placed fifth in the all-around and second on uneven bars. At the Olympic trials, Chiles finished third in the all-around and was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics, marking a significant milestone in her career.