How UCLA Alum Jordan Chiles won Olympic gold medal, while remaining true to himself
“Why should I try to dim my own self when I could just lighten all things?”
By Helen Jeong and Lolita Lopez * *
Before Jordan Chiles earned a gold medal on Tuesday for her part of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team in the Paris Olympics The UCLA alumni along with the Los Angeles resident learned being her authentic self would aid her in achieving her goals.
Her infectious personality was difficult to miss. Beyonce along with another Olympic gold medallist Michael Jordan, whom the gymnast is named after, reached out to Chiles with their best wishes prior to in 2024’s Olympics.
As her compassionate and caring side is as a natural part of her two time Olympian, Chiles stepped into the spotlight during the Tokyo Games when her trainer as well as a friend of hers, Simone Biles, stepped off the mat to concentrate on her mental health at her participation in the Tokyo Olympics.
“Being being able to watch her go through the things she went through helped me understand that that she is indeed the best of all time in our field, but is still going through the same things that everyone else has to go through.” Chiles observed.
Alongside Biles Biles, who is among the best athletes on the planet Biles has also inspired Chiles to be transparent and transparent about her character.
“My personality is a bit exuberant and sexy,” Chiles explained. “As I’ve aged I’ve kind of accepted it since at the time, I seemed to think it was a bit uncomfortable. But why should I be able to dim myself when I can make everything brighter?”
Being Jordan Chiles is also having a passion for her cause and being involved in charity work, which includes projects that involve Girl Scouts and hospitals.
“Recently my aunt passed from cancer and I’m trying to know ways to help the many cancer patients or simply be able to constantly inform them that there’s always somebody there for them, regardless of what,” she explained.
Chiles is an proud Angeleno since her city Los Angeles welcomes anyone with the same kind of personality as her.
“I’ve always been an LA girl since I was a kid. UCLA was my ideal school and to be capable of achieving everything I’ve achieved with them it’s the highlight.”
Jordan left the collegiate scene in 2023, focusing on preparing for the most of the summer Olympics in Paris and the decision resulted in a positive outcome. Jordan was selected for Team USA, with her UCLA coach in the sidelines at the Olympic trials in June.
“I am in love with her. She is a fan of my gymnastics. She always says to me that ‘I love being around you. You have lots of fun”” Chiles said.
As Chiles is soaking up every moment, which includes the moment she was on the Paris Olympics podium, where the gold medal was placed on her neck. She clasps her hands together while she tattoos her fingers with “pray.’
“I always return to my quote. Always trust in the strength of your goals.”