Could Jordan Chiles have dominated 2026 NCAA Gymnastics opener for UCLA so easily if her rivals were still competing?

Jordan Chiles launched the 2026 NCAA gymnastics season with a dominant all-around win, topping all events. Meanwhile, former rivals Jade Carey, Haleigh Bryant, and Mya Lauzon have transitioned to coaching roles, watching from the sidelines. Their absence raises questions about how Chiles’ victories might have differed had they still been competing.