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UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles shines in rematch with Stanford's Ana Barbosu
Chiles scores perfect 10 on uneven bars as Bruins edge Cardinal in top-10 matchup
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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In a highly anticipated women's gymnastics meet between top-10 teams UCLA and Stanford, UCLA's Jordan Chiles delivered a standout performance, scoring a perfect 10 on the uneven bars and winning the all-around competition to lead the Bruins to a narrow victory over the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion.
Why it matters
The meet featured a rematch between Chiles and Stanford's Ana Barbosu, who remain embroiled in a controversy over who won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2014 Paris Olympics. The high-level competition between the two elite gymnasts drew a sold-out crowd and showcased the depth of talent in collegiate gymnastics.
The details
Chiles recorded a 9.925 on the vault and won the all-around with a score of 39.700, edging out Stanford's Anna Roberts (39.550) and Mika Webster-Longin (39.425). Barbosu, a freshman competing for Romania internationally, scored 9.875 on the uneven bars and 9.900 on the balance beam. The floor exercise proved to be an interesting event, with neither Chiles nor Barbosu posting the top score. Instead, Stanford's Roberts and UCLA's Mika Webster-Longin and Tiana Sumanasekera shared the floor title with scores of 9.925, while Chiles and Barbosu tied for fourth with 9.900.
- The meet took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026 at Maples Pavilion.
- Chiles and Barbosu's rivalry dates back to the 2014 Paris Olympics, where they were embroiled in a controversy over the bronze medal in the floor exercise.
The players
Jordan Chiles
A UCLA gymnast who scored a perfect 10 on the uneven bars and won the all-around competition to lead the Bruins to victory over Stanford.
Ana Barbosu
A Stanford gymnast and Romanian international competitor who remains embroiled in a controversy with Chiles over a bronze medal from the 2014 Paris Olympics.
Anna Roberts
A Stanford senior who tied for the top score on the floor exercise and finished second in the all-around.
Mika Webster-Longin
A UCLA gymnast who tied for the top score on the floor exercise.
Tiana Sumanasekera
A UCLA gymnast who tied for the top score on the floor exercise and shared the top score on the balance beam with teammate Ciena Alipio.
What’s next
The controversy between Chiles and Barbosu over the 2014 Paris Olympics bronze medal is expected to continue, with both gymnasts likely to face questions about the issue throughout the remainder of the collegiate season.
The takeaway
This high-level gymnastics meet showcased the depth of talent in collegiate gymnastics, with both UCLA and Stanford fielding top-10 teams and featuring standout individual performances. The rivalry between Chiles and Barbosu added an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the competition, highlighting the ongoing debates and controversies that can arise even at the collegiate level.
