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Jordan Chiles Shines, Leads UCLA Gymnastics to Victory

1/5/2026

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Jordan Chiles returned to gymnastics with a performance at Best of the West Quad, guiding UCLA to victory over Washington, California, and Oregon State.
Chiles swept all events and posted 39.725, the nation's highest.
Chiles earned a meet-high 9.925 on floor with a routine honoring Black music legends.
Janelle McDonald (UCLA head coach) praised Chiles for her leadership ahead of UCLA's meet on January 10 against top-ranked Oklahoma and LSU.

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Jordan Chiles returned to gymnastics with a performance at Best of the West Quad, guiding UCLA to victory over Washington, California, and Oregon State.
Chiles swept all events and posted 39.725, the nation's highest.
Chiles earned a meet-high 9.925 on floor with a routine honoring Black music legends.
Janelle McDonald (UCLA head coach) praised Chiles for her leadership ahead of UCLA's meet on January 10 against top-ranked Oklahoma and LSU.