Shilese Jones Net Worth:

Shilese Jones is a force to be reckoned with in the world of gymnastics. Competing alongside the greats like Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, she is considered an elite gymnast. Fans often wonder: What could be the financial standings of an athlete of her caliber? As specific details are not directly available, various online sources estimate her net worth as of June 2023 to be around $1 million to $5 million. Shi Jones’ sources of income could be her various sponsorships from companies, brand deals, partnerships, and collaborations online, as she even has a significant fan following. Prize money and medal bonuses received by her also contribute to her finances. As she continues to grow in her career, her wealth is likely to increase in the coming years.

Her Early Life:

Shi Jones was born on July 26, 2002, in Seattle, Washington. She has two siblings who are her sisters. Her father is Sylvester Jones, and her mother is Latrice Bryant. Shi Jones has been a part of the national team since 2018. Currently, in 2023, she trains at Ascend Gymnastics. Her head coach is Sarah Korngold. As of 2023, she also resides in Auburn, Washington.

Her Gymnastics career:

Shi Jones first started her career as a junior gymnast in 2014. She made her debut at the American Classic, and then she slowly began to rise on the scene. The next year, in 2015, she participated in the U.S. Classic, and she also took part in the National Championships.

From 2016 to 2017, Jones took part in many events. A highlight in 2016 was when she went on to win bronze on vault and floor exercise at the National Championships. Then the next year, in 2017, she faced a setback due to an injury, forcing her to withdraw from the National Championships.

In 2018, Shi Jones got to a senior level and claimed a spot on the American Classic and the U.S. Classic, which earned her a spot on the senior national team.

Then, in 2019, at the City of Jesolo Trophy, she played a role in her team winning gold. She was also considered for the Pan American Games. She took part in the 2019 GK US Classic. Following this, she was selected as a traveling alternate for the Pan American Games.

The following year was rough for Shi Jones. In 2020, she was back on the national team, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, she was unable to participate in most events. She had her eye on the Tokyo Olympics, which were also postponed for 2021. However, due to a terrible injury, she placed 10 at the Olympic trials and was one spot away from making it to the team.

The next year, in 2021, Shi Jones took part in the Winter Cup, where she won second place behind Jordan Chiles in all-around scores. Later that year, she also joined Simone Biles' Gold Over America Tour.

Jones was once again impressed at the City of Jesolo Trophy in 2022, where she won silver on uneven bars and bronze on balance beam. She also took part in the National Championship, where she won the national title floor exercise. and then in the Paris World Challenge Cup, during the final event, she won gold on uneven bars and silver on her floor exercise.

Her remarkable journey continued into 2023. She won the silver medal at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships.  She was also selected to represent the United States at the 2023 World Championships alongside Simone Biles, cementing her status as a top elite gymnast.

The darkest days of her life:

Shi Jones, who had her sights set on the Tokyo Olympics, had a turbulent 2020 and 2021. The games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, so she had to wait an extra year in 2020. Then, before the trials could begin, she was involved in a terrible car accident. This resulted in her fracturing her back and foot, delaying her preparation for the games and necessitating a four-month recovery period. Despite this, she gave the trials her all and finished 10th overall. However, only the top nine gymnasts were chosen to compete in Tokyo, which was heartbreaking for Jones, who was just a spot away.

Then, five months later, she faced one of her darkest days. In December 2021, tragedy struck and changed her life forever. Shilese Jones's father, Sylvester Jones, passed away after a long and hard battle with kidney disease. Her dad had always been a source of strength and inspiration for Shi Jones. His dream was to see his daughter on the Olympic stage, always encouraging and motivating her throughout her life.

Distraught following her father's passing, Shi Jones faced uncertainty about her future in gymnastics. However, she knew how much the Olympic dream meant to her father and to herself. She knew her father was very loved by her fans and that he would want the best for her. She also stated that she still had a lot left to prove. So, with a newfound passion and the support of her fans, she decided to continue her journey and set her sights on the Paris Olympics in 2024.

In January 2022, Shi Jones returned to Ascend Gymnastics in Auburn, where her gymnastics journey had first started. She began working with new coaches, Sarah Korngold and Brett Wargo, with renewed and newfound determination.

In a post on Instagram following her silver medal win at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, she wrote, "My dad is my guardian angel".

Shi Jones makes it to the World Gymnastics Championships:

The 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from the 30 of September to the 8 of October 2023. This will be the third time that Antwerp will host this prestigious event, having previously hosted it in the years 1903 and 2013.

These championships serve as a qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The top nine teams in both the men's and women's team qualifications, excluding the ones already qualified from the previous year's World Championships, will secure five quota places for Paris as a team. Additionally, several individuals will also earn a direct berth to the Olympic Games.

Following two days of intense competition at the 2023 Worlds and Pan Am Games Selection Camp in Katy, Texas, USA Gymnastics made an official announcement. The 2023 World Championship team for Team USA boasts a line-up of exceptional talent, including Shilese Jones, who joins Simone Biles, Joscelyn Roberson, Leanne Wong, Skye Blakely, and Kayla DiCello (as a traveling alternate).