Jordan Chiles earns 4th straight perfect 10 for UCLA gymnastics on floor against Michigan

Chiles' routine capped a floor lineup that featured clean lines and stuck landings for the Bruins.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Two-time Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles earned her fifth perfect 10 in five weeks on floor to close out the meet and secure the UCLA victory over Michigan. Chiles' routine capped a strong floor lineup for the Bruins, who defeated the Wolverines 197.725-196.975 in a Big Ten matchup. Teammate Tiana Sumanaserkera also posted strong scores, winning vault with a 9.900.

Why it matters

Chiles' continued excellence on floor exercise has been a highlight for the UCLA gymnastics team this season. The Bruins' victory over a top-10 opponent in Michigan showcases the team's depth and ability to perform under pressure.

The details

Ahead of the fourth and final rotation, UCLA was trailing Michigan. But the floor exercise has been a strength for the Bruins all season. Chiles delivered a perfect 10 routine to close out the meet and secure the victory for UCLA. Her routine featured clean lines and stuck landings. Teammate Tiana Sumanaserkera also had a strong meet, winning vault with a 9.900 and posting high scores on bars and floor as well.

  • Jordan Chiles earned her fifth perfect 10 on floor in five weeks.
  • The meet between UCLA and Michigan took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jordan Chiles

A two-time Olympic gymnast who has been a standout performer for UCLA gymnastics this season, earning multiple perfect 10 scores on floor exercise.

Tiana Sumanaserkera

A freshman gymnast for UCLA who had a strong meet against Michigan, winning vault with a 9.900 and posting high scores on bars and floor as well.

Janelle McDonald

The head coach of the UCLA gymnastics team, who praised Chiles' energy and performance despite being under the weather earlier in the week.

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What they’re saying

“It's a floor party for a reason. It's the best show in LA for a reason.”

— Jordan Chiles (usa-today-news.com)

“That collapse was like a huge relief, like man, I keep doing it over and over again. And you know, not every routine, I think that you know it's perfect in my head, but to the judges, it's perfect to them. So it just means everything, and I just keep stacking them.”

— Jordan Chiles (usa-today-news.com)

“That was my goal, right? I literally said I want to break the records so im just gonna keep doing it the best I can.”

— Jordan Chiles (usa-today-news.com)

“It is a big difference coming from elite going straight to college and competing every weekend, you know. But I think I lean on my teammates and my coaches a lot.”

— Tiana Sumanaserkera, Freshman gymnast (usa-today-news.com)

What’s next

UCLA will next compete at Illinois on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. PST.

The takeaway

Jordan Chiles' continued excellence on floor exercise has been a driving force for the UCLA gymnastics team this season. The Bruins' victory over a top-10 opponent in Michigan showcases the team's depth and ability to perform under pressure, setting them up for a strong finish to the season.