Jordan Chiles executed her final collegiate routines on Thursday, April 17, and won the NCAA floor title with a near-perfect 9.975 score.
What happened?
The No. 4 UCLA Bruins were eliminated in the second national semifinals at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
The Bruins needed to finish in the top two to advance to the final four, but uncharacteristic errors bogged down the team's total.
Why it matters for Jordan Chiles
Jordan Chiles was tapped to contend for the prestigious all-around crown with LSU's Kailin Chio, but fell off the bars on her first handstand, producing her lowest all-around score of the season.
Chiles responded emphatically, clinching a share of the National Runner-Up title on balance beam with a 9.95 score.
What comes next?
Questions swirl surrounding Jordan Chiles' return to elite gymnastics, and she has entertained the proposal in interviews, hinting at a potential return.
After a disappointing medal haul at the 2025 World Championships, USA Gymnastics would benefit from Jordan Chiles' return to the elite stage.
The Olympic gold medalist finished her career as a four-time NCAA national champion and received the AAI award as the most outstanding senior gymnast.
On Thursday, April 17, Chiles received one more award, joining Donna Kemp, Mohini Bhardwaj, Jamie Dantzscher, and Vanessa Zamarripa as the fifth UCLA Bruin to hold the honor.
Jordan Chiles led her team to a National Runner-Up finish just a year earlier and leaves the collegiate sport with a loaded trophy case.
The UCLA Bruins were favored to advance along with No. 1 Oklahoma, but the No. 13 Minnesota Golden Gophers surged, upsetting the Bruins by nearly two tenths to secure the program's first final four appearance.
The outcome brought visible anguish to the team in Fort Worth, which many touted as the strongest UCLA squad in recent years.
The freshman class brought in a trio of elite athletes in Tiana Sumanasekera, Ashlee Sullivan, and Nola Matthews.
Talented or not, it just wasn’t meant to be for the UCLA Bruins.
Jordan Chiles' collegiate career has come to a close, but her legacy will live on in the world of artistic gymnastics.
The 25-year-old gymnast has left an indelible mark on the sport, and her future plans will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
As the No. 2 gymnast in the national standings, Jordan Chiles will always be remembered as one of the greatest collegiate gymnasts of all time.
On April 17, Chiles finished her career with a flourish, winning the NCAA floor title and cementing her place in the history books.
The UCLA Bruins may not have advanced to the final four, but Jordan Chiles' individual achievements will be remembered for years to come.
And so, Jordan Chiles' collegiate career comes to a close, but her impact on the sport will be felt for generations to come.
But for now, Jordan Chiles can bask in the glory of her NCAA floor title and her status as one of the most outstanding senior gymnasts in the country.
So, what's next for Jordan Chiles? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - she will always be remembered as a true champion in the world of artistic gymnastics.