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Two-Time Olympian Jordan Chiles Wins Fourth NCAA Title to End UCLA Career
TL;DR
Jordan Chiles, a two-time Olympian, concluded her UCLA gymnastics career by winning her fourth NCAA title in the Floor Exercise with a score of 9.9750. UCLA finished third in the NCAA national semifinal, missing out on the championship round.
Key points
- Jordan Chiles won her fourth NCAA title
- Chiles scored 9.9750 in the Floor Exercise
- UCLA finished third in the NCAA national semifinal
- Only top two teams advanced to the championship
- Oklahoma and Minnesota advanced from the semifinal
Jordan ChilesUCLA BruinsNCAA gymnastics championshipNCAA national semifinal
One of the most historic athletic careers in UCLA history officially came to an end on Thursday night.
Two-time Olympian and senior gymnast Jordan Chiles competed in the final collegiate meet of her career at the NCAA national semifinal in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Bruins fell into third place after putting up a season-low 48.9750 score on vault in the final rotation. Only the top two teams from each semifinal advance to the national championship, which in this case was reigning NCAA champion and No. 1 seed Oklahoma and No. 13 Minnesota.
Although UCLA’s season is over, Chiles was crowned the NCAA Floor Exercise Champion after scoring a 9.9750 on the event. This marked her fourth career NCAA individual title and second on floor.
Congratulations to Jordan Chiles – 2026 NCAA Floor Exercise Champion with a 9.9750!
Jordan wins her fourth career NCAA title and second on floor! pic.twitter.com/KpleHyR8dE
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) April 17, 2026
“I didn’t think it was going to be my final floor routine, but honestly, I’m very proud of myself,” Chiles said, per the Daily Bruin. “I’m happy that I went out there and just gave it my all. It’s a testament to everything I’ve accomplished in the four years of being a part of UCLA. And I’m happy that that was the last routine people got to see.”
Floor has been Chiles’ strongest event throughout her career but especially this season.
In just the 2026 season, the 16-time All-American scored seven perfect 10s on the event. She has earned 13 on the event and 19 across floor, bars and vault throughout her career.
Chiles won the floor and bars individual NCAA titles in 2023. She won her second NCAA bars title last season and now finished her career with the 2026 floor title.
“It’s bittersweet knowing that this was my last time,” Chiles said, per the . “I was simmering everything in, the crowd and all of that, after my vault. To know that I’ve done so much within this sport and college just means everything … I am as authentic as possible, and just showing the younger generation that you literally can do anything you put your mind to it, you’re going to accomplish it.”
Q&A
What was Jordan Chiles' final score in the NCAA Floor Exercise?
Jordan Chiles scored 9.9750 in the NCAA Floor Exercise, winning her fourth NCAA title.
How many NCAA titles has Jordan Chiles won in her career?
Jordan Chiles has won a total of four NCAA titles during her gymnastics career.
What place did UCLA gymnastics finish in the NCAA national semifinal?
UCLA gymnastics finished in third place in the NCAA national semifinal.
Which teams advanced to the NCAA gymnastics championship from the semifinal?
Oklahoma and Minnesota advanced to the NCAA gymnastics championship from the semifinal.
