Gymnastics World Join Gina Chiles in Celebrating Olympian Jordan Chiles’ “Jordan Year”

A silver medalist in the Tokyo Olympics, Jordan Chiles had an excellent score in gymnastics in the previous years that has helped to etch her name to qualify for this year’s Paris Olympic Games. Believing in the ‘do it for yourself’ motto that she diligently follows, after two successful seasons of NCAA Gymnastics representing UCLA Bruins, she has shifted her focus to secure her Paris Olympics berth lately.

The 2022 World Champion turned 23 on the 15th of April 2024 and celebrated her birthday by sharing some glimpses from her special day along with the wishes that others gave her on social media.

Jordan Chiles turns 23 this April

Sharing a number of

Instagram stories on her official account, Jordan Chiles shared Margzetta Frazier’s post, who was herself a former USA National team member from the UCLA. The story read as, “Screaming happy glo day to Jordan Chiles. Love you so much bookie bestie. So many memories. So proud of you.”

Another birthday post was from Bijoya Das, an assistant coach of UCLA Gymnastics  who wrote, “Happy Birthday to the one and only Jordan Chiles. Miss you Jo!” The 1996 Olympian gymnast and the optional French team coach at WCC, Cécile Canqueteau-Landi also wished Jordan Chiles, “Happy 23rd Birthday Jordan.”

Adding to it, GK Elite congratulated the gymnastics star, “Happy Jordan Year !! We have a good feeling about this one !!”, connecting her 23rd year indirectly to Michael Jordan ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. While Gina Chiles, Jordan Chiles’ mother joined the crowd to wish her talented daughter a very happy birthday, she wrote some heart touching lines for her. “Should have known this little girl would grow up to be EXTRA!!” She wrote another post, “Because that.. turned into this.. And it’s so you! Stay true to who you are.. Be EXTRA. Be AUTHENTIC. Happy Birthday Baby girl.”

Attached to her family, Jordan Chiles has always expressed her closeness to her grandfather and had stated to the International Gymnast Media that he had been a huge support in her family. Now, as she advances to her another phase of life, which is the most crucial this year, Jordan Chiles prepares herself, mentally and physically for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Embracing legacy: Chiles’ journey to Olympic glory

The 2x NCAA Champion, Jordan Chiles is very excited to grace her Paris Olympic berth which will be her 150th competition. She has shown tremendous improvement in her professional graph since her first elite competition, and has gained more experience, understands the tactics and is self aware of the uncertainties of the sport.

Since Jordan Chiles was named after the legend Michael Jordan, it certainly gives her that extra motivation to validate her own worth globally in the world of gymnastics. The 2023 Pan American Games team champion, vault silver medalist and all-around bronze medalist and a 2023 NCAA uneven bars & floor exercise champion, Jordan Chiles gratifies for the love and support she has received from her loved ones and especially her coaches, who she believes have changed the light of game for her within the sport.