Chiles Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week by La Victoria
Jordan Chiles, a senior on the UCLA Gymnastics team, has been named the Student-Athlete of the Week by La Victoria for her outstanding performance during competitions held from January 13 to 19. Chiles achieved her first perfect 10 on vault and claimed victory in three events, including the all-around, during a dual meet against Nebraska.
Outstanding Achievements
Chiles began her day with a flawless Yurchenko double full, marking her first career perfect score on vault. In addition to her vault success, she recorded a near-perfect score of 9.975 on balance beam, narrowly missing another 10. Chiles also excelled on uneven bars, tying for first place with a score of 9.900.
All-Around Performance
Her impressive all-around score of 39.675 places her season average at a national-best 39.658. With four individual titles at the recent meet, Chiles has already amassed 10 titles this season after just three competitions. She has scored 9.900 or higher in 10 of her 12 routines this year.
National Rankings
- All-Around: Ranked No. 1
- Vault: Ranked No. 2 with an average of 9.933
- Uneven Bars: Ranked No. 11 with an average of 9.908
- Balance Beam: Ranked No. 7 with an average of 9.933
Chiles has achieved perfect scores on vault, bars, and floor. She now aims for a perfect 10 on balance beam, which would earn her the rare Gym Slam.
Recognition and Awards
This achievement marks Chiles’ 10th career UCLA student-athlete of the week award, highlighting her consistent excellence in gymnastics.
Other Nominees
Other athletes nominated alongside Chiles include:
- Tyler Bilodeau – Men’s Basketball
- Celeste Polzonetti – Women’s Track & Field
- Zach Rama – Men’s Volleyball
- Kiki Rice – Women’s Basketball
Previous Winners
| Date | Athlete | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20 | Bella Winn | Women’s Soccer |
| Aug. 27 | Daphne Nakfoor | Women’s Soccer |
| Sept. 3 | Bode Brinkema | Men’s Water Polo |
| Sept. 10 | Daphne Nakfoor | Women’s Soccer |
| Sept. 17 | Ryder Dodd | Men’s Water Polo |
| Oct. 1 | Eliana Urzua | Women’s Volleyball |
| Jan. 14 | Jordan Chiles | Gymnastics |
Chiles’ recent accolades solidify her position as one of UCLA’s most accomplished athletes. As she continues her season, all eyes will be on her pursuit of the Gym Slam.
