Jordan Chiles

Jordan Lucella Elizabeth Chiles (born April 15, 2001) is an American gymnast.

Personal life
Chiles was born in Tualatin, Oregon, on April 15, 2001. Her father is Black and her mother is Latina. She was named after American basketball player Michael Jordan. She has four siblings.

She grew up in Vancouver, Washington. She later moved to Spring, Texas in 2019 to train with American gymnast Simone Biles.

In 2021, Chiles’ mother was in federal prison for embezzlement.  That same year, Chiles did gymnastics at the University of California, Los Angeles. 

In 2023, Chiles's aunt and grandfather died.

Career
On March 18, 2018, Chiles was in the Stuttgart World Cup. She was in third place. On April 8, 2018 Chiles competed at the Pacific Rim Championships.

At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Chiles helped the United States win a silver medal.

In August 2022, Chiles was in the National Championships.  She was third place.  

In September 2023, Chiles competed at the 2023 Pan American Games. 

At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Chiles helped the United States win a gold medal.

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Category:2001 births
Category:American gymnasts
Category:Olympic gold medalists for the United States
Category:Olympic silver medalists for the United States
Category:Sportspeople from Oregon
Category:Living people
Category:Medalists at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Category:Competitors at the 2024 Summer Olympics