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Jordan Chiles Shines Despite UCLA's Struggles at NCAA Gymnastics Opener

The Olympic medalist claimed the vault title, but UCLA placed third behind California and Oregon State in a challenging season debut.

  • Jordan Chiles made a highly anticipated return to NCAA gymnastics, delivering standout performances on vault and bars, including a 9.900 score to win the vault title.
  • UCLA finished third at the American Gold Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Classic, with uncharacteristic errors across multiple events hindering the team's overall score.
  • Chiles debuted a new 10.0 start value vault and expressed pride in her team’s resilience despite the chaotic start to the season.
  • Fans and gymnasts expressed frustration over the lack of live streaming for the meet, highlighting ongoing accessibility issues in NCAA gymnastics coverage.
  • Chiles continues her fight to reclaim her Olympic bronze medal, challenging a controversial Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling in the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
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