Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is setting her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics, and she brought some Houston star power along for the announcement.<\/p>\n
Chiles announced her intention to compete in the Los Angeles Games in a new social media video titled \u201cLA2028…WHY NOT?\u201d<\/p>\n
The video features some major celebrity names, including Michael Jordan, Normani and Winnie Harlow.<\/p>\n
But for Houstonians, one detail may stand out: Chiles is wearing custom grillz made by Houston legends Paul Wall and Johnny Dang.<\/p>\n
The custom jewelry features an \u201cLA 28\u201d design as Chiles makes her case for a third Olympic appearance.<\/p>\n
Chiles, 25, has already competed in two Olympics. She won a team silver medal with the U.S. at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and helped Team USA win team gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n
Her 2024 Games also included controversy surrounding her individual floor exercise bronze medal. After a late inquiry by Chiles and her coach, her score was initially raised, moving her into third place. Romania later successfully challenged the inquiry, and the medal was ultimately taken away.<\/p>\n
The fight over the medal has continued. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court recently sent the case back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after citing new video evidence.<\/p>\n
Now, Chiles is looking ahead.<\/p>\n
Along with her Olympic ambitions, she has taken a student coaching position with UCLA\u2019s gymnastics team following a decorated collegiate career that included 23 All-American honors and multiple NCAA titles.<\/p>\n
And for her latest Olympic announcement, she made sure to represent Houston, with a little help from two of the city\u2019s most recognizable names in custom jewelry.<\/p>\n
Paul Wall and Johnny Dang have long been associated with Houston\u2019s hip-hop and custom-jewelry culture, making their collaboration with Chiles a fitting addition to her LA28 announcement.<\/p>\n
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