Jordan Chiles Announces Decision on Competing at LA 2028 Olympics

American gymnast Jordan Chiles announced her decision on Wednesday to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking her third Olympic appearance. The news was shared via an Instagram video narrated by international sports icon, NBA legend Michael Jordan. Chiles emphasized her ongoing dedication, stating that the dream remains alive, she still has more to give, and her decision isn't dictated by anyone but herself.

Her journey to this point includes multiple accolades. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chiles secured a team gold and silver with USA Gymnastics. She also claimed her first individual Olympic medal with a bronze in the floor exercise. However, a scoring controversy led the International Olympic Committee to reallocate that medal to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu. A pending appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport delayed the recognition.

With Chiles' commitment to the upcoming Games, all but one member of USA Gymnastic's Paris 2024 gold-winning team have confirmed their return. Meanwhile, gymnastics icon Simone Biles is still weighing her options for the 2028 competition.