The 2023 Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships asserted every element to keep the adrenaline flowing among the spectators. From Simone Biles’ impeccable performances to Shilese Jones incredible routines, the Gymnastics championships covered it all. However, for young gymnastics prodigy, Jordan Chiles, it was rather a bumpy ride, since she faced a fall while performing a beam routine. But, what came after that took all the brownie points.
After facing the fall, Chiles stood up and cheered for her best friend Simone Biles as she delivered her record breaking performance. As Biles clinched her eighth All-Around title, Chiles became her biggest cheerer as she left no stone unturned to praise Biles after she shattered 90-year-old long-standing record.
Jordan Chiles expressed her paean for Simone Biles
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On August 29, 2023, “Inside Gymnastics,” a Twitter page known for sharing the insider news of the gymnastics world, shared a post that caught the attention of enthusiasts & athletes alike. The tweet showcased a repost from the NBC Olympics, where Jordan Chiles was called as the “Ultimate Hype Woman,” after she encouraged the spectators in the SAP arena to stand up to praise Biles. The post carried a resonance beyond its apparent praise, for it was Chiles’ own words that provided a glimpse into her mindset.
Following her generous act, Chiles stated, “This is a hard sport. She?s 26 years old & she?s doing big gymnastics. So when you can succeed and do everything that [she?s] doing, you should give people their flowers!”
“This is a hard sport. She’s 26 years old and she’s doing big gymnastics. So when you can succeed and do everything that [she’s] doing, you should give people their flowers!” -Jordan Chiles on getting the crowd on their feet after Simone Biles’ floor routine. https://t.co/ZebP4VVDz3
— Inside Gymnastics (@InsideGym) August 28, 2023
It clearly was a staunch acknowledgement from one gymnast to the other. As Biles soared high and demonstrated her dominance in the arena, her compatriots faced their own set of hardships.
While Jade Carey faced her own hurdles with balance beam and floor exercise, Jordan Chiles fell from the uneven bars and lost some points along the way. However, Chiles still continued her routine with unwavering dedication.
Jordan Chiles’ Road to Redemption
The 2023 US National championship held more than just triumph. Along with celebration, it held the echoes of Chiles fall and her ultimate victory that made an awe struck moment for her fans.
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Legend inclusion in the 2023 Senior U.S. Women’s National Team roster is an example to her resilience and positive mindset.
After struggling with the beam & bars events at the 2022 U.S. National Championships, Chiles could have easily given up. However, she chose to keep fighting and working hard, and her efforts paid off as she succesfully landed on a score of? 107.750.
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As she executed her routine, each gesture spoke volumes about her unyielding willpower. But this is not the end. Fans and supporters are ready to witness Chiles in all her glory in the upcoming championships in Antwerp, Belgium.
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