Jordan Chiles was born to her parents Gina Chiles and Timothy Chiles in Oregon on April 15th 2001. Probably one of the greatest gymnasts to ever grace the mats with her inimitable grace and style, her childhood is particularly interesting to learn about. Her parents have supported her since a young age, when she quickly showed a natural predisposition for gymnastics. Chiles was often cartwheeling and hand-walking instead of walking normally, and her parents encouraged her by enrolling her in a gym. As she took to gymnastics like a moth to a blazing flame, the solidarity and backing of her parents is iron clad.

Though Jordan Chiles’ parents are no longer together, she often speaks about how her family unites to support her whenever she needs them. Now let’s take a closer look at her parents who made all of it possible for the phenom to compete. Let us explore the backgrounds of Jordan Chiles’ parents and the profound impact they have had on her career.

Everything about Jordan Chiles’s mom and dad in a nutshell

Jordan Chiles’ parents Gina and Timothy have been her constant support from the beginning of her career. Gina Chiles has even written a book inspired by Jordan’s gymnastics journey named ‘Dream Big Little Chick.’ She even expressed her pride, saying, “Every moment that I watch Jordan is the most amazing moment as a mom.” Whereas Jordan’s father Timothy Chiles, who is a senior pastor at the According to His Word Worship Center in Vancouver, Washington is, in Jordan’s words, the “person [she] need[s] in the toughest moments.” Jordan said, referring to the comfort her father is to her saying, “There is nothing like the arms of my dad to make me feel like everything will somehow be okay.”

During the 2021 games, both her parents were present to watch their daughter on the mat, along with several other family members and friends. They were all wearing red T-shirts, with Team Chick on the front and a quote from Jordan on the back that read, “Believe in the power of your dreams.” Even her four older siblings wait for her games in rapture. It’s safe to say that Jordan Chiles comes from a household where she is truly valued, and her family’s support has been instrumental in her success.

Chiles gives huge credit to her parents for her success

Jordan Chiles was 7 years old when her father enrolled her in gymnastics because he felt her extremely energetic attitude needed an avenue. Within a year, she was competing in Level 4 gymnastics, showcasing her talent. Ever since, Jordan has been in love with the sport. When she was starting out, Gina Chiles made the sacrifice of moving with Jordan to Texas so she could train at Simone Biles’ gym; World Champions Centre. She was, at one point in time, disillusioned with gymnastics and contemplated quitting them, hence the move to WCC. Gina later said, “She [Jordan] doesn’t ever ask for anything in regard to gymnastics. This is something she asked. ‘If you are 100 percent sure, we’ll do whatever we can to support it.’ … Here I am, in Texas.” Not only in this way, but Jordan Chiles’ parents have come in clutch for her daughter in every way possible. 

When Chiles was considering quitting gymnastics, Gina helped her find the joy of the sport again. Even during the US Olympic Gymnastics trials when Jordan Chiles began crying because she couldn’t hold her nerves, they comforted her and helped her do her best. When Jordan Chiles made the US team, Gina says that’s the moment they knew their hard work had been realized. Jordan had finally achieved her dream. Chiles now finds herself knocking on the behemoth games, ushering her in to a world of formidable competition and subsequent glory? What’s in store for her? Time will tell.