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One of the top 2023 Pan-American games’ performers, all-around bronze medalist Jordan Chiles has a joyous personality and is loved for her infectious personality. This American artistic gymnast is known for her stellar skills and extraordinary achievements. Apart from this, she is also turning heads with her charismatic persona. Recently in the ‘Road to Paris’ photoshoot, she was given an emotional surprise by her team and just after that, she was seen showing off classy yet elegant vibes in a video of the photo-shoot. THE INFECTIOUS ENERGY OF JORDAN CHILES A Road to Paris photo shoot was hosted this week and Chiles, who is one of the most renowned names in the gymnastics [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gymnastics-tokyo-olympics-2020-2021/] realm, was seen having a great time. The Team USA shared a video on their Instagram revealing the scenes of Chiles’ shoots. In the video, Chiles was seen giving infectious energy, wearing her gymnastics gear with makeup and hair in just in the right place. The caption to this post carried, “@jordanchiles will forever be THAT girl!!!” During this photoshoot session, Chiles went through a bundle of emotions [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-thanks-for-being-my-date-jordan-chiles-pulls-all-the-stops-for-special-someone-in-adorable-update/]. Along with the essence of ‘That Girl’, she was also seen getting emotional after her team gave her an unexpected surprise. GOAT In the Big-Shot Tournaments [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-simone-biles-top-five-blunders-that-humanized-the-gymnastics-goat-in-the-big-shot-tournaments/] THE UNEXPECTED EMOTIONAL THROWBACK FOR THE AMERICAN GYMNAST Be it a photoshoot or her performance in any competition, Chiles always makes her admirers and her team proud. This time, her team surprised her by playing an old video footage from her childhood. As soon as Chiles saw it, she expressed, “Wait, you guys are going to make me cry”. She sat down in front of a large projector where the video was played and the overwhelming reaction on her face said it all. Chiles also stated, “How did they even get that video?” This gift was a surprising yet beautiful moment for Chiles, who represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Along along with this, she also won a silver medal in the team event. She also gave a terrific performance recently in the Pan American Games 2023. She won a medal for each color in this event. Read more: After Suffering Medical Crisis in Family, Jordan Chiles Uses Her Nil Advantage to Helps America [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympic-news-gymnastics-news-after-suffering-medical-crisis-in-family-jordan-chiles-uses-her-nil-advantage-to-helps-america/] 

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What comes to mind when we say <em>'Gymnastics'</em>? Many often consider it a singular discipline that includes several types of apparatus. That's what a majority of us are privy to, right? However, the sport is much more than what we've noticed at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, or any of the modern Summer Games before that. We know so much about some of our favorite gymnasts, but let's take a look at what the sport truly is.
<h2><strong>What is gymnastics? An introduction to the sport</strong></h2>
Every sport focuses on a certain attribute. However, <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/gymnastics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gymnastics</a> includes physical exercises that require flexibility, coordination, balance, artistry, agility, endurance, and strength. The outcome? A culmination of all of these elements across several apparatuses. At the Paris Olympics, we saw both men and women gymnasts perform across 4 or more events which was a thrilling show of skills. But what if we told you that when the sport emerged in ancient Greece for a completely different reason?

[caption id="attachment_3177242" align="aligncenter" width="3928"]<img class="size-full wp-image-3177242" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-08-10T130042Z_1293959109_UP1EK8A1054EB_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2024-RHYTHMICGYMNASTICS.jpg" alt="Rhythmic Gymnastics " width="3928" height="2726" /> Paris 2024 Olympics - Rhythmic Gymnastics - Group All-Around Final - Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. Team Italy perform with hoops. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay[/caption]

Ancient Greeks required these particular skills to perform at the circus and oddly enough, mount and dismount a horse. And that's how gymnastics was born. But before we move any further, let's take a look at what the term truly means. Derived from the common Greek adjective <em>'gymnos,' </em>it means to exercise naked. Why? The answer is far more simple than you'd expect. Athletes used to train in gymnasiums, you guessed it, completely unclothed.
<h2>History of the sport</h2>
However, the sport included a lot more than it does now. Running, weight lifting, swimming, and tumbling floor exercises were all initially considered to be an extension of gymnastics. That's what many witnessed during the ancient Olympic Games before they came to a screeching halt in 393 BCE. However, as we know, each of these eventually became a sport by itself. Only 2 events from the ancient world have made it into the modern events - a primitive form of vaulting and tumbling.

However after the Greek civilization dissolved, the Romans converted gymnastics into a formal sport. They viewed the activity as a way of increasing their efficiency, which would later help them whenever they went to war. A 15th-century depiction of modern vaulting shows three men jumping over a charging bull. Egypt also has several hieroglyphics showcasing individuals performing a variety of acrobatics moves. During the Han dynasty, many performers often practiced <em>juedixi</em>, a predecessor of the sport which included wrestling, tumbling, and dance.

Charles Beck introduced the sport as an educational program in Northampton Maine in 1825, and in Harvard a year later. However, in 1879, Yale was the first to have a team that competed in the sport. But collegiate gymnastics didn't come into the picture until 1897. The first meeting was held at the University of Chicago. On the other hand, women's gymnastics didn't develop until later. By 1982, women's college gymnastics was officially a part of the program. Since then, women have become a more prominent figure in the sport.
<h2><strong>What are the types of Gymnastics?</strong></h2>
The type of gymnastics that many are used to is called <em>Artistic Gymnastics. </em>It also happens to be the most popular type at the Olympics, consisting of 30-90-second routines. This is further divided into two categories. Men's gymnastics uses apparatuses and techniques that rely more on strength. The still rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, and high bars are some of the prominently featured events. However, WAG focuses on flexibility, strength, and form - heavily focusing on balance beams, floor exercises, and uneven bars.

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<em>Rhythmic Gymnastics</em> is specifically a women-centric category only, it particularly showcases flexibility via graceful movements. The gymnasts use elements like ropes, hoops, ribbons, and balls. It is further categorized into team and individual events - incorporating elements like apparatus manipulation, ballet and dance to display hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and endurance.

A gymnast at the University of Iowa, George Nissen created a trampoline prototype in 1934. However, he didn't design the first modern trampoline until 1936. Since then trampoline training has always been a part of the gymnastics program. But in 1967, it was recognized as a sport in the U.S.  - <em>Trampoline Gymnastics (TRG)</em>. It involves fast-moving routines with somersaults, high-flying maneuvers, and twists. The event is divided into double-mini, individual, and synchronized events.

What happens when you combine certain elements of artistic gymnastics and TRG? You get <em>Power Tumbling</em>. With eight skills to display, it involves coordination, spatial awareness, and strength to make two passes on a 25-meter track. Lastly, we have <em>Acrobatic Gymnastics. </em>While many are enthralled by the artistic category, this is considered to be one of the most striking displays of skills in the sport. While no equipment is used, there are three types of acrobatic moves - dynamic routines, balanced routines, and a combined routine with both elements.
<h2><strong>Major rules and regulations of the sport</strong></h2>
While each type of sport has its own set of rules and scoring system, we will be focusing on artistic gymnastics here.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Rules:</span>
<ul>
 	<li>When it comes to time constraints, this applies to only three events - Women's balance beam and floor exercises (men's and women's.) If they exceed the limit, the gymnasts are given a penalty of <strong>0.1</strong>.</li>
 	<li>Only one of the events includes music - the women's floor exercise. However, they are scored on composition, the music choice, and their approach to artistry.</li>
 	<li>If a female gymnast has participated in artistic gymnastics, she will not be eligible for rhythmic gymnastics.</li>
 	<li>When contesting at an international competition, the gymnasts must be on the same level for every event they enter.</li>
 	<li>For an athlete's competitive capacity levels, the coach will always be the one to make the final call.</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Scoring:</span>
<ul>
 	<li>This is solely based on two factors - execution and difficulty.</li>
 	<li>The execution score is a 10.0 system. While judges start at the same score initially, they eventually reduce points as and when faults are made.</li>
 	<li>What would count as a mistake or a fault? Unstable landings missed handstands, or a dreaded fall from the apparatus - many have reduced a whole point if the latter happens.</li>
 	<li>When it comes to difficulty, it's the other way around. Judges start from 0 and move their way up as per the routine. This is further broken down into 3 categories.</li>
 	<li>Based on the difficulty of the elements, a gymnast will be awarded anywhere between a 0.1 in the A-range to 1.0 in the J-range.</li>
 	<li>If the routine consists of a number of the 4 composition requirements, they will receive a point between 0.5-2.0 for each of them.</li>
 	<li>Lastly, each routine has a credit for 10 of the most difficult elements in men's gymnastics, and 8 in women's gymnastics.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Who are the greatest gymnasts of all time?</strong></h2>
You might be familiar with Simone Biles, and yes, she is considered as the G.O.A.T. However, we will be looking at a few prominent names that left an indelible mark on the sport.
<ul>
 	<li>Ludmilla Tourischeva</li>
</ul>
With a total of 9 Olympic medals - 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, Turischeva is considered to be one of the greatest Soviet female gymnasts ever alongside Larisa Latynina. The gymnast has contested in 3 Summer Games in 1968, 1972, and 1976, winning the all-around team finals in every single one of them. However, she only has 1 individual all-around gold to her name from her second Olympic berth. The gymnast has also contested in the 1970 and 1974 World Championships, the 1973 European Championships, and the first World Cup in 1975 - winning all five individual events.
<ul>
 	<li>Olga Korbut</li>
</ul>
The then 17-year-old made her debut on the world's biggest stage at the 1972 Summer Games, dazzling the world with her Korbut and backflip on the beam - something that many women still attempt in gymnastics today. She walked away with three gold medals in team competitions, balance beam, and floor exercise. The gymnast also nabbed a silver in the uneven bars. Most known for her prowess on the balance beam and uneven bars, she walked into her second and last Olympics as the favorite in 1976. However, due to an injury, she could only muster up an individual silver medal on the beam and a team gold. Who bested her?
<ul>
 	<li>Nadia Comaneci</li>
</ul>
Comaneci's legacy goes beyond just being the first woman to score a <strong>10.0</strong> on the uneven bars at the Summer Games. But this wasn't the only thing she did during her debut. She walked away with 5 Olympic medals - 3 golds in individual all-around, uneven bars, and the balance beams. 1 silver in the team all-around, and 1 bronze in floor exercise. During her second and last appearance at the summer games in 1980, she won 2 golds in the floor exercise and balance beam, and 2 silvers in the team and individual all-around. She also has two elements named after her, one of which is a straddled front salto on the uneven bars that is still valued as an E today.

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<ul>
 	<li>Nastia Liukin</li>
</ul>
After Comaneci, 41 women achieved perfect scores before the FIG changed the scoring system in 2006 - it would now be an open-ended code of points. The then 19-year-old Liukin was the first woman to win in the open-ended era. Even though an array of injuries eluded the prodigy, she became the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around gold at the 2008 Summer Games. The gymnast added 3 more silvers to her tally in the team all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars. She also nabbed a bronze in floor exercises.
<ul>
 	<li>Simone Biles</li>
</ul>
What could we say about Simone Biles that hasn't been said before? Leading up to her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the gymnast has asserted her dominance at the World Championships from 2013-2015. However, she completed her first berth at the Summer Games with 5 Olympic medals - 4 golds and 1 bronze. She was back for her second berth in 2021. However, after snagging a bronze in the balance beam, she stepped away from the competition due to a debilitating case of the <em>'twisties.' </em>But she came back stronger than ever <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-simone-biles-historic-paris-olympic-gold-and-other-gymnastics-records-shattered-at-twenty-twenty-four-paris-olympics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at the recently concluded Paris Olympics</a>. After claiming 4 more Olympic medals to her name - 3 golds and 1 silver, she is now an 11x Olympic medalist.
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What comes to mind when we say &#8216;Gymnastics&#8217;? Many often consider it a singular discipline that includes several types of apparatus. That&#8217;s what a majority of us are privy to, right? However, the sport is much more than what we&#8217;ve noticed at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, or any of the modern Summer Games before that. We know so much about some of our favorite gymnasts, but let&#8217;s take a look at what the sport truly is. What is gymnastics? An introduction to the sport Every sport focuses on a certain attribute. However, gymnastics includes physical exercises that require flexibility, coordination, balance, artistry, agility, endurance, and strength. The outcome? A culmination of all of these elements across several apparatuses. At the Paris Olympics, we saw both men and women gymnasts perform across 4 or more events which was a thrilling show of skills. But what if we told you that when the sport emerged in ancient Greece for a completely different reason? Paris 2024 Olympics &#8211; Rhythmic Gymnastics &#8211; Group All-Around Final &#8211; Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France &#8211; August 10, 2024. Team Italy perform with hoops. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay Ancient Greeks required these particular skills to perform at the circus and oddly enough, mount and dismount a horse. And that&#8217;s how gymnastics was born. But before we move any further, let&#8217;s take a look at what the term truly means. Derived from the common Greek adjective &#8216;gymnos,&#8217; it means to exercise naked. Why? The answer is far more simple than you&#8217;d expect. Athletes used to train in gymnasiums, you guessed it, completely unclothed. History of the sport However, the sport included a lot more than it does now. Running, weight lifting, swimming, and tumbling floor exercises were all initially considered to be an extension of gymnastics. That&#8217;s what many witnessed during the ancient Olympic Games before they came to a screeching halt in 393 BCE. However, as we know, each of these eventually became a sport by itself. Only 2 events from the ancient world have made it into the modern events &#8211; a primitive form of vaulting and tumbling. However after the Greek civilization dissolved, the Romans converted gymnastics into a formal sport. They viewed the activity as a way of increasing their efficiency, which would later help them whenever they went to war. A 15th-century depiction of modern vaulting shows three men jumping over a charging bull. Egypt also has several hieroglyphics showcasing individuals performing a variety of acrobatics moves. During the Han dynasty, many performers often practiced juedixi, a predecessor of the sport which included wrestling, tumbling, and dance. Charles Beck introduced the sport as an educational program in Northampton Maine in 1825, and in Harvard a year later. However, in 1879, Yale was the first to have a team that competed in the sport. But collegiate gymnastics didn&#8217;t come into the picture until 1897. The first meeting was held at the University of Chicago. On the other hand, women&#8217;s gymnastics didn&#8217;t develop until later. By 1982, women&#8217;s college gymnastics was officially a part of the program. Since then, women have become a more prominent figure in the sport. What are the types of Gymnastics? The type of gymnastics that many are used to is called Artistic Gymnastics. It also happens to be the most popular type at the Olympics, consisting of 30-90-second routines. This is further divided into two categories. Men&#8217;s gymnastics uses apparatuses and techniques that rely more on strength. The still rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, and high bars are some of the prominently featured events. However, WAG focuses on flexibility, strength, and form &#8211; heavily focusing on balance beams, floor exercises, and uneven bars. FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics &#8211; Artistic Gymnastics &#8211; Men&#8217;s Rings Final &#8211; Bercy Arena, Paris, France &#8211; August 04, 2024. Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece in action on the Rings. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH &#8220;OLYMPICS SIDELINES BEST&#8221; FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH &#8220;OLYMPICS SIDELINES&#8221; FOR ALL STORIES. Rhythmic Gymnastics is specifically a women-centric category only, it particularly showcases flexibility via graceful movements. The gymnasts use elements like ropes, hoops, ribbons, and balls. It is further categorized into team and individual events &#8211; incorporating elements like apparatus manipulation, ballet and dance to display hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and endurance. A gymnast at the University of Iowa, George Nissen created a trampoline prototype in 1934. However, he didn&#8217;t design the first modern trampoline until 1936. Since then trampoline training has always been a part of the gymnastics program. But in 1967, it was recognized as a sport in the U.S.  &#8211; Trampoline Gymnastics (TRG). It involves fast-moving routines with somersaults, high-flying maneuvers, and twists. The event is divided into double-mini, individual, and synchronized events. What happens when you combine certain elements of artistic gymnastics and TRG? You get Power Tumbling. With eight skills to display, it involves coordination, spatial awareness, and strength to make two passes on a 25-meter track. Lastly, we have Acrobatic Gymnastics. While many are enthralled by the artistic category, this is considered to be one of the most striking displays of skills in the sport. While no equipment is used, there are three types of acrobatic moves &#8211; dynamic routines, balanced routines, and a combined routine with both elements. Major rules and regulations of the sport While each type of sport has its own set of rules and scoring system, we will be focusing on artistic gymnastics here. Rules: When it comes to time constraints, this applies to only three events &#8211; Women&#8217;s balance beam and floor exercises (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s.) If they exceed the limit, the gymnasts are given a penalty of 0.1. Only one of the events includes music &#8211; the women&#8217;s floor exercise. However, they are scored on composition, the music choice, and their approach to artistry. If a female gymnast has participated in artistic gymnastics, she will not be eligible for rhythmic gymnastics. When contesting at an international competition, the gymnasts must be on the same level for every event they enter. For an athlete&#8217;s competitive capacity levels, the coach will always be the one to make the final call. Scoring: This is solely based on two factors &#8211; execution and difficulty. The execution score is a 10.0 system. While judges start at the same score initially, they eventually reduce points as and when faults are made. What would count as a mistake or a fault? Unstable landings missed handstands, or a dreaded fall from the apparatus &#8211; many have reduced a whole point if the latter happens. When it comes to difficulty, it&#8217;s the other way around. Judges start from 0 and move their way up as per the routine. This is further broken down into 3 categories. Based on the difficulty of the elements, a gymnast will be awarded anywhere between a 0.1 in the A-range to 1.0 in the J-range. If the routine consists of a number of the 4 composition requirements, they will receive a point between 0.5-2.0 for each of them. Lastly, each routine has a credit for 10 of the most difficult elements in men&#8217;s gymnastics, and 8 in women&#8217;s gymnastics. Who are the greatest gymnasts of all time? You might be familiar with Simone Biles, and yes, she is considered as the G.O.A.T. However, we will be looking at a few prominent names that left an indelible mark on the sport. Ludmilla Tourischeva With a total of 9 Olympic medals &#8211; 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, Turischeva is considered to be one of the greatest Soviet female gymnasts ever alongside Larisa Latynina. The gymnast has contested in 3 Summer Games in 1968, 1972, and 1976, winning the all-around team finals in every single one of them. However, she only has 1 individual all-around gold to her name from her second Olympic berth. The gymnast has also contested in the 1970 and 1974 World Championships, the 1973 European Championships, and the first World Cup in 1975 &#8211; winning all five individual events. Olga Korbut The then 17-year-old made her debut on the world&#8217;s biggest stage at the 1972 Summer Games, dazzling the world with her Korbut and backflip on the beam &#8211; something that many women still attempt in gymnastics today. She walked away with three gold medals in team competitions, balance beam, and floor exercise. The gymnast also nabbed a silver in the uneven bars. Most known for her prowess on the balance beam and uneven bars, she walked into her second and last Olympics as the favorite in 1976. However, due to an injury, she could only muster up an individual silver medal on the beam and a team gold. Who bested her? Nadia Comaneci Comaneci&#8217;s legacy goes beyond just being the first woman to score a 10.0 on the uneven bars at the Summer Games. But this wasn&#8217;t the only thing she did during her debut. She walked away with 5 Olympic medals &#8211; 3 golds in individual all-around, uneven bars, and the balance beams. 1 silver in the team all-around, and 1 bronze in floor exercise. During her second and last appearance at the summer games in 1980, she won 2 golds in the floor exercise and balance beam, and 2 silvers in the team and individual all-around. She also has two elements named after her, one of which is a straddled front salto on the uneven bars that is still valued as an E today.  Nastia Liukin After Comaneci, 41 women achieved perfect scores before the FIG changed the scoring system in 2006 &#8211; it would now be an open-ended code of points. The then 19-year-old Liukin was the first woman to win in the open-ended era. Even though an array of injuries eluded the prodigy, she became the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around gold at the 2008 Summer Games. The gymnast added 3 more silvers to her tally in the team all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars. She also nabbed a bronze in floor exercises. Simone Biles What could we say about Simone Biles that hasn&#8217;t been said before? Leading up to her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the gymnast has asserted her dominance at the World Championships from 2013-2015. However, she completed her first berth at the Summer Games with 5 Olympic medals &#8211; 4 golds and 1 bronze. She was back for her second berth in 2021. However, after snagging a bronze in the balance beam, she stepped away from the competition due to a debilitating case of the &#8216;twisties.&#8217; But she came back stronger than ever at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. After claiming 4 more Olympic medals to her name &#8211; 3 golds and 1 silver, she is now an 11x Olympic medalist.

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<h2><strong>Jordan Chiles: Net Worth, Career, Family, Boyfriend, Achievements and More</strong></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Chiles's net worth</strong></h2>
Gymnast Jordan Chiles, who last competed in her first Olympics with Team USA for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tokyo-olympics-2020-2021/">Tokyo 2021 games</a>, has amassed an impressive net worth of nearly $1.5 million. Though the amount of the prize money athletes receive for national and international gymnastic competition wins is not clear, it appears some chunk of money is given out for winning gold, silver and bronze medals. In addition to her athletic achievements, she also earns a substantial income from promotional posts on her Instagram account, which boasts nearly 500,000 followers.

Chiles' impressive net worth has allowed her to make a significant gesture for her family. The 22-year-old gymnast recently gifted her parents a $1.5 million dream house in Houston, Texas. She has also made a fortune from lucrative sponsorship deals with brands like Nike, Adidas, Propel, Pottery Barn, DoorDash, Urban Outfitters, and Toyota. Despite briefly considering leaving the sport, Chiles was encouraged by teammate Simone Biles to continue, and her career is expected to continue growing in the years to come.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Jordan Chiles's parents and siblings</h2>
Jordan Chiles comes from a close-knit family that has played a crucial role in her gymnastics success. Her parents, Gina and Timothy Chiles, have been by her side every step of the way, providing unwavering support and encouragement. Gina Chiles, Jordan's mother, is known for her emotional reactions during her daughter's competitions. She has admitted that she can sometimes <em>"almost pass out"</em> from the anxiety of watching Jordan perform. In contrast, Timothy Chiles, Jordan's father, is described as having a calming presence, helping to balance out Gina's heightened emotions during tense moments. Unlike many athletes, Jordan Chiles is an only child, without any siblings. This has allowed her parents to dedicate their full attention and resources to supporting her gymnastics career from a young age.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Jordan Chiles's early life and childhood</h2>
Jordan Chiles, born in 2001 in Tualatin, Oregon, began her gymnastics journey at a young age of six. She quickly rose through the ranks, achieving remarkable success, including competing at the Junior Olympic Nationals at just 10 years old. Chiles transitioned to the Elite level of gymnastics at the age of 11, further showcasing her exceptional talent and skill.

Despite her early success, Chiles went through a period of questioning her passion for the sport. However, after relocating to Texas to train at the World Champions Centre alongside the renowned gymnast Simone Biles, Chiles' love for gymnastics was reinvigorated. ​
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Jordan Chiles’s boyfriend?</h2>
Though it appears that Jordan Chiles is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-following-simone-biles-fairytale-love-story-best-friend-jordan-chiles-hints-at-dating-someone-my-man/">currently not publicly dating anyone</a>, a recent social media post by Chiles has sparked speculation about a potential romantic relationship. Chiles shared a picture of a bouquet of red roses on her Instagram, captioning it, <em>"I am crying right now. Thank you to my man."</em> This message has left everyone curious about the identity of her mysterious <em>"man."</em> Nonetheless, Chiles has maintained a strong focus on her gymnastics career, and details about her potential romantic partner remain elusive.
<h2 style="text-align: center">All about Jordan Chiles’s gymnastics career</h2>
Chiles won her first all-around title at the 2008 Emerald Team Challenge. She continued to climb the ranks, competing at level 5 in 2009 and winning gold on the vault and silver on the floor. She then skipped level 6 and competed at level 7, where she finished first on uneven bars and in the all-around, qualifying for Regionals.

Proving her prowess, Chiles again skipped over level 8 and finished first on vault, beam, and floor at the 2011 Regionals, qualifying her for the Level 9 Western Nationals and landing her at level 10 status in 2012. At just 10 years old, Chiles qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals, and in 2013, at age 11, she decided to attempt Elite-level <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/gymnastics-2/">gymnastics</a>. After attending national team training camps, Chiles joined the Junior US National Team and represented the US at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy, where she helped her team win gold. She continued to excel at the junior level, winning the all-around title at the 2016 City of Jesolo Trophy and qualifying for all four events.

Chiles moved up to the Senior Elite level in 2017, making the Senior US National Team and finishing second with a silver medal. In 2018, she represented the US at the DTB World Cup and the Pacific Rim Championships, helping her team win the title and earning gold medals on vault and floor. However, after the 2018 season, Chiles questioned whether she wanted to continue gymnastics due to the rigors of the sport.

Jordan Chiles then moved to Texas in 2019 to train with coaches Cecile and Laurent Landi at the World Champions Centre, alongside Simone Biles. After a year of not competing due to a wrist surgery and the COVID-19 pandemic, Chiles found her form again, winning the 2021 WOGA Classic in the all-around, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. This strong performance earned Chiles a spot on the 2020 US Olympic Team, where she won a silver medal in the team event.

Since the Olympics, Chiles has continued to excel, winning three medals at the 2022 World Championships, including team gold and individual silver medals in vault and floor exercise. She has also found success at the NCAA level, becoming the 2023 NCAA uneven bars and floor exercise champion while competing for the UCLA Bruins. Chiles' gymnastics career has been marked by her dedication, versatility, and resilience, and she continues to be a dominant force in the sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major achievements of Jordan Chiles</h2>
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 	<li>​Silver medal in the team event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics</li>
 	<li>3 medals at the 2022 World Championships:</li>
 	<li>Team gold medal</li>
 	<li>Individual silver medal on vault</li>
 	<li>Individual silver medal on floor exercise</li>
 	<li>Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Pan American Games</li>
 	<li>Qualified to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics</li>
 	<li>2021 Winter Cup senior women's all-around champion</li>
 	<li>2<sup>nd</sup> in the all-around at the 2021 GK US Classic</li>
 	<li>3<sup>rd</sup> in the all-around at the 2021 US National Championships</li>
 	<li>Made the 2020 US Olympic gymnastics team alongside Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and Grace McCallum</li>
 	<li>Competed for the USA women's national gymnastics team since 2013</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Jordan Chiles’s social media accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="https://x.com/ChilesJordan?t=tp0O4mZR-PvFVKHD-6Etcg&amp;s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@ChilesJordan</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanchiles?igsh=azM2OTl5amwzc2dw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jordanchiles</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">TikTok</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.tiktok.com/%40jordanchiles%3Flang%3Den&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfgNLFw4iGAxUZpVYBHRIFCiIQFnoECBYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw16vIIlnLnFZsa4bdRAiufW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jordanchiles</a></td>
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<b>Personal Information:</b>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jordan Lucella Elizabeth Chiles</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jordan Chiles</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">15 April 2021</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tualatin, OR</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23 years</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5’5</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Timothy and Gina Chiles</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jazmin, Jade, Tajmen &amp; Tyrus</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Around $1.5 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Unmarried</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NA</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gymnast</span></td>
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