With her journey at UCLA about to end, Jordan Chiles is feeling nostalgic. The champion is missing her bosom friend, Riley Jenkins, which speaks volumes about how some friendships last beyond the gym floor.

The UCLA sophomore, Riley Jenkins, recently shared a photo dump on Instagram, capturing her after post-routine hugs with teammates during competitions. Responding to the memories shared by Riley, Chiles wrote a heartfelt response, commenting, “ I miss my Riley hugs 😥🖤.”

This season, both the duo performed exceptionally well at the 2026 Big Ten Championship. With Chiles winning the all-around title with a high score of 39.825, Riley became the first Bruin to achieve the Big Ten vault championship title with a career-high score of 9.950.

Chiles finished her collegiate career by securing the second NCAA floor exercise title, making it her fourth overall in her career, with a score of 9.9750. She also clinched second first-team WCGA All-American honours this season.

As Chiles' graduation ceremony is scheduled for this month, she is reminiscing about her time at UCLA. Her comment reflects how she misses her Bruins, with whom she spent a roller coaster ride of four years.

Highlighting their bond, the squad and Chiles were recently spotted at the NCAA Award night in Pauley Pavilion, where she was awarded best dressed by her peers.

With Chiles preparing to move forward in her collegiate career, her legendary four years at UCLA are not just about record-breaking scores or winning four NCAA titles, but about the sisterhood bond that she shares with her Bruins.

Jordan Chiles Balances Collegiate Gymnastics and Olympics Together

Being a top athlete in gymnastics, you often have to choose between collegiate career experience and an Olympic dream. Well, for Jordan Chiles, there is no such exception as the champion is proving how to balance it simultaneously.

Throughout her career at UCLA, Chiles was asked why she is competing in collegiate gymnastics when she has achieved so many accolades on the international stage. However, she never looked at the NCAA as a backward step; she followed her dream of being part of a Division I gymnastics program.

In a conversation with ESPN’s SportsCenter, she said people often misunderstand her decision. Chiles wanted to experience college life, and gymnastics gave her that option.

While keeping her Olympics option alive, her recent performance this season highlights how she is capable of balancing the two lives perfectly.

Scoring perfect 10s against the Nebraska Cornhuskers to clinch her fourth NCAA title is all about how she is balancing it all out perfectly.

But do you expect her to win any more accolades in the future Olympics?

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Written by

Sebi Mehta

Edited by

Souvik Roy