Jordyn Wieber

Jordyn Wieber, born on July twelfth, nineteen ninety-five, is a distinguished American former artistic gymnast and current gymnastics coach. Since April two thousand nineteen, she has taken the helm as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team, showcasing her expertise and passion for the sport.

Wieber's journey in elite gymnastics began at the tender age of eleven in two thousand six, and she made her international debut at the 2007 Junior Pan American Championships. Her remarkable talent shone through as she clinched her first junior national all-around title in two thousand eight, followed by a victory at the 2009 American Cup, where she triumphed over senior competitors. In two thousand ten, she secured the junior all-around title at the Pacific Rim Championships, further establishing her prowess.

In two thousand eleven, Wieber became age-eligible for senior competition and quickly made her mark by winning her first senior national all-around title. She played a pivotal role in leading the U.S. team to a gold medal at the 2011 World Championships, where she also claimed the individual all-around title and a bronze medal on the balance beam. Wieber successfully defended her national all-around title in two thousand twelve and was selected to represent the U.S. at the Summer Olympics, where her team, known as the Fierce Five, won gold. Unfortunately, she missed the all-around final due to the two-per-country rule.

After the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wieber announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics in two thousand fifteen. Although she was ineligible to compete in NCAA gymnastics due to sponsorship money received during her elite career, she attended UCLA, where she initially served as a manager for the gymnastics team. During her senior year, she transitioned to a volunteer assistant coach, a role she held for three seasons before being appointed head coach of the Arkansas gymnastics team. In two thousand twenty-four, she led the team to a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Championships, marking their best result since two thousand twelve. In recognition of her contributions to the sport, Wieber was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in two thousand twenty.