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Jordan Chiles Reflects on Gymnastics Career, UCLA Success, and Memoir Controversies

The Olympic gymnast shares her journey of overcoming challenges, collegiate triumphs, and addressing backlash over inaccuracies in her book.

  • Jordan Chiles highlights her time at UCLA as a transformative period, calling it a 'blessing in disguise' after a tumultuous post-Olympic year.
  • Her collegiate gymnastics career has been record-breaking, including earning multiple perfect 10s and contributing to UCLA's first Big Ten conference win.
  • Chiles' memoir, 'I'm That Girl,' details her personal and professional struggles, including racism, mental health challenges, and her Olympic journey.
  • The memoir has faced criticism for factual inaccuracies, including errors about gymnastics events and historical details, prompting reader disappointment.
  • Chiles continues to inspire as a gymnast and author, emphasizing resilience and self-belief while addressing both triumphs and controversies in her career.
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