Jordan Chiles has been on an emotional rollercoaster since Paris 2024. After all, one minute, she is a bronze medalist, and one moment, she is not. And the reason? Her coach’s inquiry was four seconds too late. That’s barely enough time to blink. But while the medal is currently resting on the neck of Romanian Ana Barbosu, Chiles isn’t one to just sit back. She has already taken her fight to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. But while the Swiss are going to take a decision, Chiles is pretty full with things already in her hand. But what is she up to?

Chiles has her hands full with two more years at UCLA, where NCAA gymnastics is keeping her plenty busy. And as for LA 2028? Well, don’t expect a yes or no just yet. In fact, she recently released her memoir, I’m That Girl, on March 4, and while promoting the book, she sat down for an interview with ESPN on YouTube. The conversation mainly focused on her journey and her new book, but then came the big question: “You got the LA 2028 Olympics coming up in three—can we look forward to seeing you for Team USA in 2028?”

Her response? Pure Chiles! Honest, unfiltered, and keeping it real. She didn’t slam the door on LA 2028, but she’s not exactly sprinting toward it, either. “I’m just going to see what happens,” she said, acknowledging that while athletes are often told they can push through anything mentally, the physical side is another story. With two more years of college ahead, she’s keeping her focus on school and NCAA gymnastics.

That doesn’t mean the Olympics aren’t on her mind—far from it. “I think about it all the time,” she admitted. But for now, she’s taking it step by step. “That’s three years from now and two years after I graduate, so we’ll see how my body holds.” A strong maybe. However, back in January, when she was asked the same, she replied, “It’s not a no, and it’s not a yes.” She maintains an open mind about all possibilities.

However, it seems heartbreak cannot stop her from thriving in college while she considers another Olympic try. Not everyone possesses the ability to bounce back from heartbreak and succeed at college and in the Games later. But Chiles? She’s built differently. She’s still fighting. The remaining question is whether Chiles will reclaim her bronze medal.

Jordan Chiles refuses to back down as she battles for justice

The Paris competition ended without a bronze medal for Jordan Chiles, yet she fought with everything she had to her advantage. She managed to secure the gold medal for Team USA and continued her fight regarding the floor final dispute. She refuses to accept the treatment she received at the Paris competition. But what has happened since she complained to the Swiss Federal?

Well, there haven’t been any major updates since then. She maintained silence regarding the matter yet stated unmistakably, “I’m always going to fight and be my best self because that’s just who I am.”  But despite all the drama, she’s thriving. Recently named one of TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year, she’s soaking up every moment at UCLA and loving NCAA gymnastics.

“I just cherish those moments,” she said, embracing this new chapter. Still, the sting of Paris hasn’t completely faded. Her Beyonce-inspired floor routine originally placed her fourth, but after Team USA challenged the score, a review found she’d been shorted credit for a final move.

The bump should’ve landed her on the podium—except the International Olympic Committee claimed the inquiry came four seconds too late. Four. Seconds. “Everything was in the time it needed to be,” Chiles insisted. “I have the medal. The medal is mine.” Jordan Chiles isn’t crying over spilled milk, but she’s not sweeping it under the rug, either. She’s fighting tooth and nail for what’s hers, juggling college like a pro, and keeping the Olympic door cracked open.