Jordan Chiles is entering her senior season at UCLA with a clear sense of purpose. Following a second runner-up finish on Dancing With the Stars Season 34, she has returned to full training as the Bruins prepare for their season opener in a Washington quad featuring Washington, California, and Oregon State.
Known for her expressive floor routines, the multiple Olympic medalist said her final NCAA season will reflect a shift away from the “cutesy” style of her earlier years.
What Did Jordan Chiles Reveal About Her Floor Routine for Her Final NCAA Season?
Chiles chose to keep details of her new floor exercise routine for the 2026 NCAA season under wraps, explaining that she wants to reveal it on her own terms. The UCLA star offered only subtle hints when asked about the routine, maintaining an air of mystery around what fans can expect in her final year.
Speaking during a post-meet press conference following the Meet the Bruins event, Chiles teased a shift in direction without giving specifics. “I’m not going to tell you guys. I’ve gotten older in my generations of music. That’s kind of a hint,” she said, suggesting a move toward a more mature musical choice and signaling a departure from the playful style that defined her previous routines.
Aware of her final collegiate chapter, the 24-year-old said she wants the routine to convey “passion” and “confidence” as part of the legacy she hopes to leave.
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At the Paris Olympics 2024, Chiles lit up the arena with a Beyoncé-inspired floor exercise routine. For the 2025 NCAA gymnastics season at UCLA, she opted for Let’s Go Crazy, a Prince classic that became one of her signature performances of the year.
Chiles Reflects on Redefining What It Means to Be an Athlete-Entrepreneur
In a recent appearance on “Baby, This is Keke Palmer’s podcast“, Chiles opened up about how she learned to articulate who she is beyond competition, both as an athlete and as a business-minded entrepreneur shaping her own path.
For Chiles, that foundation was laid early. “At the age of 16 or 17, I understood what a W-2 was, a W-4, a 1099, all those tax things,” she shared, crediting her mother’s background in property ownership for starting her interest. Spending time in her mom’s office and observing everyday decisions helped her guide her off the mat.
That early exposure has grown into a desire to give back. Chiles recently launched a new athlete initiative called SHERO, where she mentors young athletes on life beyond sport. “I’m mentoring two athletes who get to understand not only themselves in their sport, but also their lives outside of it,” she explained.
The initiative carries deep personal meaning. The 2025 NCAA uneven bars champion revealed that SHERO is named after her late aunt, who always believed in her future.