Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles reached another career milestone on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, earning her first perfect 10 on vault to headline No. 9 UCLA gymnastics’ 197.325–196.875 victory over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion in the Bruins’ home-opening meet.
Known for her consistency and excellence, Chiles entered the meet with 11 career perfect scores, but none on vault. That changed when the senior delivered a flawless Yurchenko double full, sticking the landing cleanly and bursting into tears as her teammates erupted in celebration. The judges responded with a unanimous 10.0, marking a defining moment in her collegiate career.
“No words can really express how I was feeling,” Chiles said after the meet. “Being perfect today on vault meant everything.”
The historic vault capped another dominant afternoon for Chiles, who secured her third consecutive all-around victory with a score of 39.675. She also tied for the event win on bars and beam, reinforcing her status as one of the nation’s most complete gymnasts.
Vault and Beam Highlight Bruins’ Performance
UCLA’s vault rotation began cautiously, with the first four gymnasts falling short of their marks from the previous week. A 9.725 from sophomore Riley Jenkins—which included a large step on the landing—was dropped from the team total. Freshman Tiana Sumanasekera and junior Katelyn Rosen posted matching 9.800s, consistent with their season debuts.
Freshman Jordis Eichman followed Chiles’ perfect vault with a composed performance of her own, sticking the landing in her collegiate exhibition debut to earn a 9.800, outscoring two lineup competitors.
“For her to fly high and stick the landing today was amazing to see,” said UCLA head coach Janelle McDonald. “That really showed us a lot about Jordis, the competitor.”
On beam, the Bruins delivered one of their strongest rotations of the season, sticking five of six landings and recording three fully stuck routines. Chiles and senior Ciena Alipio anchored the event, each receiving a perfect score from one judge and finishing with matching 9.975s. UCLA totaled 49.625 on beam, a mark the program exceeded only once last season.
Floor and Bars Seal the Win
The floor rotation saw a late lineup adjustment, with Alipio stepping in and posting a career-high 9.875. Freshman Ashlee Sullivan matched that score, recording her third career-high of the meet.
“I felt like I was at home,” Sullivan said. “Everyone’s energy was so high that it truly set me up for success, mentally and physically.”
Chiles recorded a season-low 9.800 on floor, while Rosen and sophomore Mika Webster-Longin also posted season lows. Despite that, UCLA finished with a solid 49.125 on the apparatus.
On bars, Sullivan and Chiles closed the lineup with consecutive 9.900s, helping the Bruins post a 49.325 team total. No gymnast in the lineup scored below 9.825.
“It felt very magical,” Chiles said. “We progress each and every single time, but sometimes having your home crowd makes it even better.”
With momentum building and Chiles continuing to make history, UCLA gymnastics appears poised for a strong push as the season unfolds.
