PARIS — She hasn't even saluted for her first Olympic routine in Bercy Arena, but Jordan Chiles already has something better than a gold medal. "She's there to change the game," said UCLA assistant coach BJ Das, who choreographed Chiles' floor routine. But Chiles unabashedly gravitated toward Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album to inspire not only her floor routine, but her entire Paris pursuit. Chiles' Beyoncé routine feels like a perfect blend of UCLA's joyful collegiate style and the precision of elite gymnastics. Her making the Olympic team was huge, a huge moment and she got to do it her way this time."

Source: Los Angeles Times July 27, 2024 21:30 UTC