Jordan Chiles hypes up her UCLA teammates as the Bruins begin their 2025 NCAA season at the American Gold Classic

Jordan Chiles is one of the best gymnasts of Team USA and she is currently making her return to the NCAA. As the American prepped for her season opener of the year with the UCLA Bruins, her mother shared a glimpse of the gymnast hyping up her teammates.

Chiles comes into this NCAA season after an incredible year in 2024. Last season, the 23-year-old took bronze in the all-around at the Core Hydration Classic and followed it up with a silver medal finish on the uneven bars at the US National Championships. She then finished second on the vault and third in the all-around, uneven bars and floor exercise at the US Olympic Trials to qualify for the 2024 Games.

At the Paris Olympics, Chiles helped the US win the team gold while winning bronze on the floor individually, a medal which was later stripped from her due to issues in the scoring. After the Games, the American announced she was returning to the NCAA, competing for the UCLA Bruins.

Recently, Jordan Chiles and the UCLA Bruins prepared for their season opener at the American Gold Classic. Chiles was quick to hype up her teammates, and her mother, Gina, gave fans a glimpse of the same on her Instagram story, writing,

“@jordanchiles HYPED.”

Via Gina Chiles' Instagram

Jordan Chiles wins vault title in her 2025 season opener

Chiles in action at the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics Championships (Image Source: Getty)

Jordan Chiles and the UCLA Bruins made their season debut at the American Gold Classic, a tri-meet where they competed against Oregon State and the California Bears. As a whole, the Bruins struggled in their season opener, finishing last with a score of 195.250, while California took the win with a 196.275, and Oregon State finished second with a 195.775.

However, individually, Chiles delivered an exceptional performance for UCLA. She scored a 9.900 on the uneven bars and a 9.775 on the floor routine. The 23-year-old’s highlight of the competition was the vault, where she stuck her landing to post a score of 9.900, making her the event winner.

Chiles’ collegiate career with the UCLA Bruins has already seen her win national championships on the uneven bars and floor exercise events, as well as a silver on the all-around. With her season debut, the Olympic champion has re-established herself as one to watch out for this year.

Jordan Chiles and Co. will next be in action on January 11, as they compete at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad in Oklahoma City. Fans eager to watch the meet can tune in to ESPN2.