“I don’t like social media—not one bit.” Jordan Chiles made that clear last year. And can you blame her? One moment, she was on top of the world—her first individual Olympic medal, a historic all-Black podium with Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade. The next, it was gone. Controversially stripped away. Since then, the 23-year-old has been in a legal battle. But the courtroom is one fight! And while that trauma wasn’t enough. She had to deal with the social media backlash and hateful messages flooding in. But in 2025? She’s here to speak. And she’s not holding back!

From the moment Jordan Chiles entered elite gymnastics, she faced scrutiny. The sport traditionally favored lean, wiry athletes, but her visibly muscular build set her apart. Aside from four-time Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson, a few top gymnasts shared her physique. And when social media came, it doubled down. “Why are these people telling me all these things when I’m literally doing the exact same thing as everybody else?” Jordan Chiles said to People on 1 March. “It was definitely something I had to push past.” She added.

Chiles has been making headlines in the 2025 NCAA gymnastics season, securing two perfect 10s. While the internet has been full of praise, Chiles herself has mixed feelings about the attention. The past criticism she has faced still lingers.

In a recent interview with The Times, alongside A’ja Wilson, the two-time Olympian was asked about the challenge of balancing authenticity with the scrutiny that comes with being in the public eye.“ If I had the choice, I wouldn’t share anything about my life. But then I wouldn’t be able to give the younger generation something to look at,” Chiles said, explaining that she continues to share her journey to inspire young athletes.

She acknowledged the importance of those who paved the way before her, adding, “We had people before us who were able to walk for others to run.”.However, Chiles also addressed the criticism and online negativity she has encountered. Reflecting on social media backlash, she said, “How I think of it is, if you’re gonna sit there and critique somebody, try to get underneath their skin, then it’s something that’s inside of you that you’re not OK with.”

Following her bronze-medal performance in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, Chiles was subjected to harsh online comments—some targeting her gymnastics, others focusing on personal aspects such as her appearance. It became to such extent that UCLA Bruins Gymnast even wanted to teleport and travel to each and every troll let them know about their wrong perceptions. “You’re judging them based on a picture, not because of who they are, what they’ve done in their lives, their life stories, their future, or their business,” said Chiles to Daymond John last year.

Gina Chiles backs Jordan Chiles

A mother’s love knows no bounds, but when does it become a warrior’s call? Gina Chiles isn’t just watching from the sidelines but has stepped into the fire, standing against the storm, and demanding justice for her daughter,

Jordan Chiles. From the moment the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped her of the bronze medal, Jordan found herself in a battle no athlete should have to fight. And yet, she’s not alone. Gina has seen it all—the sacrifices, the grueling hours, the silent struggles behind the dazzling performances. But now? Now, she sees the hate.

The racism. The vitriol. And she refuses to let it slide. “The racist disgusting comments are still happening in 2024. I’m tired of people who say it no longer exists. My daughter is a highly decorated Olympian with the biggest heart and a level of sportsmanship that is unmatched…and she’s being called disgusting things.”Gina Chiles posted on X in August 2024. The pain was personal. She wasn’t just defending her daughter—she was exposing a reality too many choose to ignore.

Meanwhile, Jordan fights on in the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.  And yet, in the midst of it all, there’s joy. Strength. Triumph. TIME Magazine splashed her name across its iconic cover, celebrating her as one of the most influential women of the year. Gina beamed with pride . “My baby girl is TIME Women of the Year… Like on the cover y’all. When God lines it all out—He shows out!! I mean….this is INCREDIBLE!!”, Gina posted on X on February 20.

But this is more than a proud mother’s post. This is a statement. A defiant reminder that Jordan Chiles is far from done.