

“You see us rollin’, they hatin’… Off to NATTYS we go. P.S. Olympians do eat cotton candy.” Mic drop from Jordan Chiles. The UCLA superstar didn’t just qualify for the NCAA Gymnastics Championships — she owned her moment on social media with a flair only she can pull off. For critics who once questioned her, that caption wasn’t just shade — it was a whole eclipse.
Because that’s the Chiles way: less talk, more ten-point landings. And this season? She’s been on fire. Three perfect 10s in Bruin blue, a spot on the All-Big Ten Teams, and a whopping four regular-season All-America honors in 2025 — first-team on vault, bars, and floor, second-team in the all-around. That brings her total to 13 All-America honors and counting. Jordan’s not just rolling — she’s steamrolling.
But while she shines on the West Coast, another Olympic teammate is gearing up for her own defining moment. She’s also leading her team into the NCAA Championships final — but her story? It’s laced with something deeper than medals and scores. A little more quiet grit. A different kind of statement to make.
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Because for her, this isn’t just about nailing the routine. It’s about proving something — maybe to herself, maybe to the world. While Jordan Chiles rides into the NCAA Gymnastics Championships like a one-woman highlight reel, flipping off doubt with every perfect 10, another Olympic teammate is also preparing for the ultimate showdown.
Leanne Wong. The Florida Gators’ senior. Graceful, precise, and quietly powerful — Wong is the kind of gymnast who lets her elegance do the talking. Recently, she sat down with Inside Gymnastics to reflect on her journey, and in true Leanne fashion, she didn’t lead with accolades. She led with meaning. How? For Wong, her most treasured moment in NCAA gymnastics didn’t come with confetti or medals — it came under the bright lights of a regular-season meet last February. Florida vs. LSU. A high-stakes rivalry meets. And on that night, Wong finally claimed what had long eluded her: a perfect 10 on the floor.

“It was one of my favorite moments,” Leanne shared, her eyes lighting up in the interview. “Because I knew that I was trying to get that 10 on floor for the longest time, and when I finally got it, it was just a super exciting moment.” But that 10 meant more than just numbers. That night, Wong completed her Gym Slam — earning perfect 10s on every apparatus during her collegiate career. Add in the fact that it happened at home, and Florida beat LSU. That’s the stuff gymnastics dreams are made of. Now, with the NCAA Championships around the corner, Wong is all business — but with a heart full of memories and a mind cautiously eyeing the future.
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“I think it’s in the back of my mind,” she said when asked about life after NCAA competition. “But you never know. I have a lot of school and other things going on in my life, so I’ll just take it day by day and see where it goes.” While Jordan Chiles bursts into the arena with swagger and sparkles, Wong walks in like poetry in motion — composed and calm, but just as ready to conquer. Two Olympians. Two styles. One stage. And there’s something in Jordan Chiles’s mind, too, regarding the future.
Jordan Chiles explains what could be her future days
Sure, Jordan Chiles might have more left to give to elite gymnastics after she wraps up her spectacular collegiate career at UCLA — but what happens after the flips, the floor routines, and the podiums? Well, Chiles already has her eyes set on the next big vault… and it’s not in a gym.
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Last year, speaking to a packed audience at the Teen Vogue Summit in Los Angeles, the Olympic medalist got real about life beyond the leotard. When asked what the future holds, she didn’t flinch. “The future is such a huge word,” she said thoughtfully, flashing that signature Chiles confidence. “But there are so many things that you can do within that future.” And then she dropped the surprise: “Well, whenever that happens, I’m going to go into real estate.” That’s right — Jordan Chiles, future mogul in the making.

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“I love building. I love being creative. I love seeing things just be designed in different ways,” the Olympian added, lighting up as she talked about her passion for architecture and design. But it’s no shocker really — Jordan has always been more than an athlete. Whether she’s scoring perfect 10s, making fashion statements on the mat, or dropping iconic quotes on Instagram, she’s always been about expression, about creating. So real estate? Just another arena for her to own. Ultimately, from Olympic medals to home blueprints, Chiles is building something bigger than a legacy— she’s building a whole empire. Because with Jordan, the routine is never just a routine. It’s a runway. A launchpad. A preview of what’s still to come. And if you’re still underestimating her? Well… you better check the foundation.
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Leanne Wong's quiet elegance vs. Jordan Chiles's bold flair—whose style captivates you more?