Jordan Chiles: Fast facts about the Team USA gymnast

  • <p>Chiles is 20 years old and was born in Oregon, she grew up in Vancouver, Washington but later moved to Spring, Texas to train in gymnastics. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)</p>
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    Jordan 101

    Chiles is 20 years old and was born in Oregon, she grew up in Vancouver, Washington but later moved to Spring, Texas to train in gymnastics. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

  • <p>She was named after the NBA legend Michael Jordan. She credits her mother for the awesome name choice. (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    The Jordan Name

    She was named after the NBA legend Michael Jordan. She credits her mother for the awesome name choice. (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>When Jordan finished 11th at U.S. Nationals in 2017, she considered retiring from elite gymnastics to attend UCLA. According to a New York Times article, Simone Biles reached out to her and asked her to train with her. Thankfully Jordan decided to keep going because now she's competing in Tokyo. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)</p>
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    She almost retired

    When Jordan finished 11th at U.S. Nationals in 2017, she considered retiring from elite gymnastics to attend UCLA. According to a New York Times article, Simone Biles reached out to her and asked her to train with her. Thankfully Jordan decided to keep going because now she's competing in Tokyo. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • <p>Jordan is a big fan of the Spiderman comic series. You might recognize the Spiderman theme during her floor exercise. </p>
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    Spiderman fanatic

    Jordan is a big fan of the Spiderman comic series. You might recognize the Spiderman theme during her floor exercise.

  • <p>Jordan and Simone train together with the same coaches and in the same gym so the pair are very close. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)</p>
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    Close buddies

    Jordan and Simone train together with the same coaches and in the same gym so the pair are very close. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

  • <p>Jordan owns her own clothing line called Melanin Drop Clothing Co. The brand sells athleisure wear. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</p>
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    Entrepreneur extraordinaire

    Jordan owns her own clothing line called Melanin Drop Clothing Co. The brand sells athleisure wear. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

  • <p>Jordan is the youngest of five children! Her older siblings are named Jazmin, Jade, Tajmen and Tyrus. They have all graduated college and are adults now. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
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    One big family

    Jordan is the youngest of five children! Her older siblings are named Jazmin, Jade, Tajmen and Tyrus. They have all graduated college and are adults now. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

  • <p>Most elite gymnasts begin gymnastics as toddlers, but Jordan didn't discover the sport until she was seven years old. This may seem young but in the world of elite gymnasts this is pretty late. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)</p>
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    Better late than never

    Most elite gymnasts begin gymnastics as toddlers, but Jordan didn't discover the sport until she was seven years old. This may seem young but in the world of elite gymnasts this is pretty late. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

  • <p>Jordan committed to UCLA and plans to attend the prestigious university after the Olympic. Her plans are to study zoology. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)</p>
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    A UCLA Bruin

    Jordan committed to UCLA and plans to attend the prestigious university after the Olympic. Her plans are to study zoology. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

<p>Chiles is 20 years old and was born in Oregon, she grew up in Vancouver, Washington but later moved to Spring, Texas to train in gymnastics. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)</p>
<p>She was named after the NBA legend Michael Jordan. She credits her mother for the awesome name choice. (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>When Jordan finished 11th at U.S. Nationals in 2017, she considered retiring from elite gymnastics to attend UCLA. According to a New York Times article, Simone Biles reached out to her and asked her to train with her. Thankfully Jordan decided to keep going because now she's competing in Tokyo. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Jordan is a big fan of the Spiderman comic series. You might recognize the Spiderman theme during her floor exercise. </p>
<p>Jordan and Simone train together with the same coaches and in the same gym so the pair are very close. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Jordan owns her own clothing line called Melanin Drop Clothing Co. The brand sells athleisure wear. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Jordan is the youngest of five children! Her older siblings are named Jazmin, Jade, Tajmen and Tyrus. They have all graduated college and are adults now. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Most elite gymnasts begin gymnastics as toddlers, but Jordan didn't discover the sport until she was seven years old. This may seem young but in the world of elite gymnasts this is pretty late. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Jordan committed to UCLA and plans to attend the prestigious university after the Olympic. Her plans are to study zoology. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)</p>
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Team USA gymnastics is always one of the most anticipated events of the Olympics. This year the United States have a talented squad competing in Tokyo. Get to know Jordan Chiles, one of the new faces competing this year.

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