Summary
Gymnast Jordan Chiles, recently named the West Region Gymnast of the Year, met her idol Beyoncé at a hair show in Los Angeles. Chiles, a fan of Beyoncé's music, expressed excitement over the encounter, during which Beyoncé praised her gymnastics performances.
Key Facts
- Jordan Chiles was named the West Region Gymnast of the Year by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association.
- Chiles met Beyoncé at a hair show in Los Angeles celebrating a new collection by Beyoncé's hair care brand.
- During the encounter, Beyoncé thanked Chiles for performing gymnastics to her songs and expressed admiration.
- Chiles performed her 2024 Olympics floor routine to a medley of Beyoncé's hits and originally won a bronze medal.
- Her bronze medal was later revoked due to a delay in a scoring inquiry, knocking her down to fifth place.
- Chiles won a gold medal with Team USA at the women's team final.
- She also scored a perfect 10 in a recent NCAA competition for UCLA.