At a Glance
- Jordan Chiles won every event and the all-around at the Best of the West Quad on Jan. 3
- Her 39.725 total was UCLA’s best in six years
- The senior posted a career-tying 9.975 on beam and 9.925 on floor and bars
- Why it matters: The Olympic gold medalist is peaking in her final collegiate season weeks after finishing third on Dancing with the Stars
Jordan Chiles wasted no time reminding the NCAA why she’s an Olympic champion, kicking off her senior year with a dazzling all-around victory at the Best of the West Quad in Seattle.
Meet Highlights
Competing against Cal, Oregon State and host Washington, the 24-year-old Bruin swept every apparatus and posted the highest Bruin all-around score since 2020.
Her scoresheet:
- Vault: 9.9
- Uneven bars: 9.925
- Balance beam: 9.975 (ties career best)
- Floor exercise: 9.925
Signature Floor Routine
Set to a medley of Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder, Chiles’ floor routine blended her trademark high-flying tumbling with playful choreography that had teammates dancing along the sidelines.
> “That’s my first perfect score in anything. And I’m so happy it was on Dancing with the Stars. Now I actually feel more confident in myself of getting a perfect score in my sport.”
> – Jordan Chiles on her Nov. 18 perfect 30/30 with partner Ezra Sosa
Recognition Roll
The performance earned Chiles her seventh career Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honor, capping a whirlwind few months that saw her finish third on season 34 of DWTS.
Key Takeaways
- Chiles’ 39.725 is UCLA’s best all-around mark in six seasons
- She now owns seven Big Ten weekly awards
- The senior’s confidence boost from DWTS appears to be transferring to the gym
With one meet down, Chiles has already set a formidable tone for her final NCAA campaign.
