Gymnast Jordan Chiles Catches Paige Bueckers' Attention During Runway Debut

Following the devastating events of the 2024 Paris Olympics, gymnast Jordan Chiles is tuning out the drama and living her best life. While Chiles played a crucial role in helping Team USA win gold alongside Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Suni Lee, and Hezly Rivera, the bronze medal she won during the individual Floor Final was stripped following a controversial ruling by the Court of Arbitration (CAS).

While USA Gymnastics works to get justice for Chiles, the 23-year-old headed to Manhattan, where she threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Mets on September 6. The following night, Chiles made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week.

As Chiles closed the show for Kim Shui Spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, she caught the attention of Connecticut Huskies star Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers, who was sitting in the front row for the show, posted a video of Chiles on her Instagram Stories with three heart-eyed emojis.

Like the rest of America, Bueckers, who's one of the best college basketball players in the nation, fell in love with the gymnasts on Team USA. On Sunday, Bueckers ran into Lee at another NYFW event. She posted a photo of the duo on her Instagram Stories and wrote, "My queen."

While Bueckers celebrates Team USA's gymnasts, the 22-year-old Big East Tournament MVP, who averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists with the Huskies last season, has a lot to celebrate herself.

Bueckers recently signed an NIL deal with Unrivaled, becoming the first college player to receive equity in a pro sport league, per CNBC .

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