Since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jordan Chiles has navigated a tumultuous landscape. The bronze medal controversy not only ignited widespread discussion in the sports community but also exacted a significant psychological burden on the gymnast. Determined to push forward, the Olympic medalist returned to the NCAA, proudly wearing the UCLA Bruins’ leotard once again. At 23, Chiles wasted no time reminding everyone why she is one of the biggest stars in U.S. women’s gymnastics. With her sights set on the NCAA title, she immediately began showcasing her exceptional skills on the mat.

Within weeks, Chiles secured her second perfect 10 of the season—marking the tenth flawless routine of her career. Her electrifying performance helped UCLA achieve a nation-leading score of 49.800 on floor exercise. Facing off against Michigan State, the No. 6-ranked Bruins battled to a narrow 197.300-197.200 victory. But perhaps the most remarkable part? Chiles delivered this standout performance while battling a 104-degree fever. Despite falling ill just before the meet, she refused to back down, showcasing her resilience and determination to make an impact.

Surely, looking at her daughter’s performance, Gina Chiles is expectedly over the moon at the moment. Speaking about the mental strength of her daughter, Gina marveled as she wrote, “It’s the joy for me! I am amazed EVERY single time.  Watching you try to figure out how to navigate everything over the past 6 months has been both hard and beautiful. You’ve had to be patient with yourself which is so much easier said than done.” Gina also seemed elated by the way her daughter had the crowd cheering for her. 

According to Jordan’s mother, the moment acted like a healing factor for the Olympian after everything that she went through. She further stressed that looking at how strongly Jordan has come back, the world remains a testament to her ironclad mentality and her hunger for success. The Olympic medalist’s mother wrote, “This reaction tells me everything the world needs to know about who you are! BEEN THAT GIRL.”

Next up, Gina also gave her two cents on the team’s performance. She opined that while the game was extremely tough, UCLA Bruins’ girls did not give up at any moment. She also liked the fact that her daughter and others kept supporting each other and continued to push for the win until they finally reached their goal. Meanwhile, looking at Jordon’s extraordinary outing, fans and even celebrities could not hold back their support in the comments section. 

Fans rally behind Jordan Chiles after incredible perfect 10

American hip-hop sensation, Flavor Flav who has long been a fan of the 23-year-old Oregon-born gymnast, took to X and applauded Chiles by adding, “👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.” Following the bronze medal controversy which stripped Chiles of her individual Olympic bronze, Flav presented the gymnastics sensation with a bronze clock to adorn her neck at the VMA awards. The rapper wanted to honor the talent and athletic prowess of the UCLA star.

Following her comeback to the gymnastics arena as an NCAA athlete after winning the gold as a part of the ‘Golden Girls’ in Paris, fans have been going gaga over the sensational performance that Chiles has been pulling off on the mat. However, several fans are still not satisfied with the fact that Chiles had to give away her Olympic medal after the fiasco. One such disappointed fan stated, “I want her medal back!!!!! As she deserves it. Period!!!! She’s phenomenal, I hate for her to wait until L.A to prove just how amazing she is! She deserves that medal and has this whole time! I keep hoping for the day 🙏 🥉”

Another netizen expressed their heartfelt sentiment echoing the feelings of the proud mom of the gymnast. The comment read, “You know, I watched your beautiful and talented daughter nail that routine like a boss! Tears were flowing down my face because the butterfly burst out of her cocoon and boy did she spread her wings! I am so proud of her displaying her strength!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾.”

Gina Chiles’ words for her daughter resonated with many who were wholeheartedly rooting for Chiles’ win on the mat. One gymnastics enthusiast commented, “So very proud of your daughter! A perfect 10!! That’s what a champion does when they aren’t feeling well! 🔥❤️” Echoing the same emotion, another X user mentioned, “She will always be my favorite gymnast not just because of her skill but also for the person that she is!”

Thus, it is quite evident that the fanbase of Jordan Chiles has grown significantly after her Olympic heroics. However, it now remains to be seen how well can she keep up with the good work and continue to mesmerize the gymnastics community in days to come.