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.