• Jordan Chiles earned her first career perfect 10 on vault for UCLA on Jan. 17.
• The 24-year-old Olympian executed a double-twisting Yurchenko and stuck the landing.
• Last year Chiles posed for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover, shot by Ben Horton in Boca Raton.
• UCLA Athletics and Chiles shared the moment on Instagram, with teammates and fans celebrating.

Jordan Chiles nails first perfect 10 on vault

Jordan Chiles, the 24-year-old Olympian and former UCLA gymnast, scored her first career perfect 10 on vault during UCLA’s Jan. 17 meet at Pauley Pavilion. Chiles performed a double-twisting Yurchenko and landed cleanly, prompting an emotional celebration from teammates and the crowd.

The flawless vault helped UCLA edge out Nebraska for the team victory, and it moved Chiles one step closer to a rare “Gym Slam” — a perfect 10 on vault, floor, uneven bars and balance beam. Balance beam remains the only event she has yet to perfect with a 10.

Teammates, fans react on social

UCLA Athletics posted the vault on its Instagram account, and the clip quickly drew praise. Fans highlighted Chiles’s reaction on the mat and the supportive team culture as teammates embraced and high-fived her after the routine. Chiles also posted on her own Instagram, writing, “Wow!! Another 10 in the books!!…It took me 4 years to finally get a 10 on vault!! Only going up from here!!! Anything is possible ❤️.”

(See UCLA Gymnastics and Jordan Chiles’ Instagram posts for the full video of the landing.)

From Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to the gymnastics mat

Before this career milestone, Chiles made headlines off the mat as well. In 2025 she was photographed by Ben Horton for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. The shoot earned her a front-page spot in the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue and showcased Chiles in several swimsuits on location.

The SI shoot amplified Chiles’s profile beyond gymnastics, highlighting her as both an elite athlete and a public figure in fashion and media. The dual achievements — the SI cover and the perfect 10 — underline how Chiles continues to expand her presence in and out of the gym.

What’s next for Chiles?

Chiles and UCLA will continue their season, where she’ll chase more top scores and the remaining perfect on balance beam to complete a Gym Slam. For fans tracking her career, the combination of athletic milestones and media visibility makes her one of the most watched gymnasts this season.

Why this matters

A perfect 10 remains a rare and emotional achievement in collegiate gymnastics. For Jordan Chiles, who spent years building toward this moment, the score is a personal milestone and a boost for UCLA’s team momentum. It also highlights how athletes can bridge sports success with mainstream media opportunities — from the SI Swimsuit cover to viral social posts celebrating elite performances.

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