PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. gymnastics star Jordan Chiles helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in the team all-around competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics with superstar gymnast Simone Biles.
Chiles competed in all four events in the all-around, giving one of the best performances of her career on the uneven bars.
Here are five quick facts about the two-time Olympian.
Where is Jordan Chiles from?
The 23-year-old was born in Tualatin, Ore. and grew up in Vancouver, Wash., where she attended Prairie High School and trained at Naydenov Gymnastics. In 2019, Chiles moved to Texas to train alongside Biles at the World Champions Centre.
How tall is Jordan Chiles?
According to her UCLA Athletics bio page, Chiles is 4'11.''
Who is Jordan Chiles' family?
Chiles has four siblings Jazmin, Jade, Tajmen and Tyrus. Her parents are Timothy and Gina Chiles.
What are some of Jordan Chiles' career accomplishments?
After Simone Biles decided to withdraw from the Tokyo Games due to the "twisties," Chiles stepped in and helped Team USA earn a silver medal in her Olympic debut.
In 2022, Chiles helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win gold in the team competition at the World Championships where she also won two silver medals for vault and floor exercise.
When she's not on the elite stage, Chiles competes for the UCLA women's gymnastics' team where she's the 2023 NCAA champion on uneven bars and floor exercise.
Who is Jordan Chiles named after?
Chiles is named after all-star American basketball player Michael Jordan.