Four years ago, Jordyn Wieber brought home a gold medal from the London Olympics as a member of the US Women’s Gymnastics team, famously known as the Fierce Five. Since London, Wieber has moved across the country, found a new gymnastics family, and dived into a new role in the gym. Find out what Jordyn has been up to these past four years and what more is to come.
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Little did she know only three years later she would become the head coach of Arkansas 👏🏻
I go there and I'm going to see her on Friday coaching!! I'm going to fan girl like crazy
WOO PIG!
She’s so inspiring!
Really?!
And she hired kyla ross to be on her staff too
How crazy is it to watch this back now that she is HEAD COACH of Arkansas. Jordyn wieber is the best
I saw the video and thought she is doing this to look for change in the sport she loves! I hope she is happy, she is incredible!!!
Yeah, I think that was a combination of her coaching skills and Olympic background and also her fame and a PR move on the part of Arkansas. But it is amazing that her hard work and skills met with good luck and produced that job opportunity.
This makes me so sad for her. She must have regretting going pro so much. It's great that she is still such a part of the team, but I wish she could compete with them too.
Knowing the heights she reached and the success she had in the sport, it is inspiring to watch her perform her duties as the UCLA team manager. One might think that schlepping crash pads, chalking bars, and even helping with hair and makeup is work not worthy of gold medalist, but she loves and respects the sport so much that she eats it up and appears to love every minute. She embodies the saying, "Do what you love and love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life," and I'm sure she'll be a success in whatever she does next.
She is very passionate. She will be coaching, is my bet.
SParkApCider Yes. University of Arkansas.
Years from now, I can see her maybe being a sports psychologist for USA Women's Gymnastics and helping young girls who are going through similar struggles she had and giving them the tools to cope.
Jordyn Weiber was my favorite fierce five member. I always felt she was the most humble, genuine, and hard-working gymnast. My heart broke for her when she didn't make finals but I'm so glad she's happy. Can't wait to see her perform again, only wish she could compete again.
I agree!!!
AGREE
Same she is so sweet and powerful
Amen, I'm so sad to find out that she won't be competing anymore and has retired. I was so hoping she would try again for the all around. My heart broke for her when they excluded her from competing in the all around in 2012. That was so cruel in my book. So much unfairness starting last Olympics in terms of Women's Gymnastics. 3rd place should still make it to the finals in my book, don't give a fuck what the hell they say or their fucking new rules.She was not only the best but also the most graceful and beautiful out of all the fierce five. That was supposed to be her gold medal--not Gabby Douglas.
Damn straight!!! Amen
Jordyn has always been one of my favorite gymnasts.. so talented yet so humble and sweet. Makes me so sad to hear that she can't compete in NCAA. They really should do something about that even though it probably won't be easy.
You never know, Jordyn could become the next Karoli coaching future gold medal gymnasts! She has the heart & soul for it & I wish her every success!!
I can definitely see her doing that.
I agree that she has the heart and soul for great success, but Marta Karoli can be as tough as nails (in other words, a bitch) if she needs to be, just like Bella...and I think Jordyn is just too kind-hearted to be as emotionally intense as them. Lol
Jordyn made a good choice. Now she is head coach at university of arkansas. Amazing young woman. She will be great at university of Arkansas.
I’ve always loved the UCLA girls. they are so passionate and enthusiastic about what they love, and so encouraging to each other.
My utmost love is to see all the support they have for each other especially the singing at the sidelines and rushing onto the floor after a great performance.
It's really unfair that these gymnasts can't go pro and compete at the NCCA level as well!! 😳😂NCCA really needs to change this!! 😂🙏🏼🇱🇷
the same thing happens to swimmers, the ones that turn pro cannot compete in the ncaa. its really a silly rule. you're basically telling someone they aren't allowed to be too successful.
You know when I watch the UCLA meets I feel sad watching her from the sideline I wish she didn't go pro. She would have kicked the other teams in the rear if she competed with UCLA
Its NCAA , They wont allow it which I do not understand. Its a stupid rule and they need to change it!!!
Its is a stupid rule, We should create a petition and see how far it goes :)I bet we can make change happen :)
Stephanie Salazar If you want to help future gymnast find out who created that rule, how long it's been there and go from there.
Two years later and she's head coach of a very promising program.
God bless you Jordyn. You are meant for great things!
Yes but she has already done great things
+Lockon Stratos and she'll do more.
Yes she has done great things.
Kyla is another one of the greats that will change lives. Thank you miss val.
Just proof of what a class act she is! I'm sure it will bring her success where ever she goes. Best wishes
Congrats to Jordyn for becoming the new Arkansas Gymnastics head coach!! So excited to see where she'll take the program. Big things are on the horizon!
Humility personified. A wonderful athlete and human being.
Poor Wieber, always getting caught up in the middle of rules, first not being able to compete in AA final in olympics, which is what she had trained her whole life for, and now not being able to be part of the team !
Jordan has become such a beautiful💖 and wise woman! She has definitely matured😁WISH HER THE BEST!!!💜💖💗✨
Jordyn*
Damn! Jordyn gave up what she loved doing. But still stayed in the immediate vicinity of the sport. and @Corey Uber, I know what you mean..it's dedication..kindness..willingness..nurture..damn, jordyn..i pray you get the chance to really manage and help people out..much like what miss kondos is doing.
What a wonderful video. So glad she is happy and thriving. Still love her team final performance. She kicked ass. Will always admire her.
She's the one, glad to see you at Arkansas, the state loves you !! 💛💛💛
I'm not sure why but this video made me cry my eyes out. Love you Jordyn!
Yeah me too. I love that girl so much! I'm so proud
Jordyn was always my favorite. She is a lovely girl. I love her eye color. I loved the way she moved on the floor and the beam.
She is a very great gymnast! I have seen many of her competition's, and every single one she did great. Even when she messed things up, she was still a well known professional gymnast. Gymnastics is life for me as well, and all of these wonderful gymnast, like Gabby Douglas, Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, and all the rest really inspire me to be great at Gymnastics. Every time I can't get a skill, I think to myself that if I keep trying, I'll eventually get the skill like them.
No one gets to the top without hard work and efforts. So keep practicing and the results will follow👍
I have so much respect for her. This was a brilliantly composed video.
Girl your voice is a scream among whispers. You’re woman are amazing!!
You are awesome Jordyn, keep following your dreams!
one minute in and i'm already crying damn it
the '2 per country' rule still infuriates me to this day. it's the dumbest rule in sport - the top 24 all arounders should get to go to the all around, period. the inclusion of athletes who have no chance to get a medal makes no sense if they can't even qualify to be one of the top 24 or whatever the number is....... same as on event finals...... top 8 should qualify, period, even if it's 4 from usa and 4 from a different country. the best should be honored as such and these people have worked their entire lives for this one shot, and the sacrifice and money their parents put into it........
+lmac424 Why that is just two?
Aly and Laurie could be the two
You're talking like going to the olympics is the only reason why these athletes do the sport. If that's the case, that's their problem. No one should make their personal happiness dependent on a ticket to the olympics. I mean, some athletes I love and support very much just barely don't get to go to the olympics, even though they're better at their sport than the olympians from other nations. That's just the way things work. No point in getting infuriated over that.
Not sure how long you've been following gymnastics but let me give you the run down. The 2 per country rule was implemented after the Sydney 2000 olympics when Romania took all the medals in the AA competition Raaducan, Amanar, and Olaru. Not to mention back when Russia was the USSR and dominated the sport. This was back in the perfect 10 system. Fast forward to 2012. Yes Jordyn was the 2011 WC she shouldn't have expected it would be easy to get into the olympic AA with such strong competition from her teammates. My friends and I totally called this happening. Jordyn was solid but she never had one event where she really shined. Aly had weak bars but made up with beam and floor. Nastia/Shawn in 2008 Nastia had a low scoring vault but she made it up with scores that go over 16.3 on beam and bars and had high start value. People were only outraged because it was the WC but what if the situation was reversed what if it was Aly would missed out would media have been outrageous over a rule that has been in place for 11 years prior? Not to mention what about other gymnast who lucked out of the 2 per country rule? In Beijing Sacramone couldn't compete in beam and floor event finals because of the rule. Same with Russia Afanasyeva in Beijing she couldn't do beam in the event final in Beijing.
I understand both sides of this argument. When I was young and doing competitions for athletics I had to be in the top 8 to make it to a final. But I am from Australia where our gymnast are not as dominate in the sport and I would like to see people representing my country compete for the all around title even if we can't keep up with the Americans, Russians, and the Chinese. Honestly I feel that it should be the top 24 in scores and not 2 people per country. If we look at athletics they go on the fastest times so athletes from countries that are not so good are not getting their shot at Olympic gold.
Looks like she'll really excel at coaching! Can't wait to see what she does next.
I miss seeing jordyn she was my favorite last year and inspired me to start gymnastics
Nothing but respect for this girl!
I have so much respect for this young lady.
So happy to see jordyn doing well
So proud of her! Great Job girlie
amazing i really loved this. so glad you all did this. this shows how amazing jordyn is as a gymnast and as a person.
Always loved Jordyn. One of my favorites hands down
OMG! I'm going to the tour! Can't wait to meet you Jordyn!!
This was a much needed video!!!! Thank you for putting this education out there!
She is amazing! I remember her in the fierce five 😭
This was awesome! I always wanted to know more of her story after the Olympics!
Bless her heart. Graceful and grateful.
She was always one of my favorites ❤
I have always loved Jordan. She is amazing
It made me cry
She truly is one of the best!
I love Jordan Wieber she was my coach for a week and it was amazing shes so supporting and nice i love her
I've always loved Jordyn! I'm so happy to see her chasing her dreams and finding herself. That is something that is truly inspiring. ❤️
I think it was awesome all because of you Jordan weber!thank you all for making it so fun.
I loved this!!
9:00 when she talks about being head coach and now she IS! Love her. Love this.
Wow such an inspiring video go Jordyn! This was great thank you for making this!
this has Kyla in it, therefore it is worth watching
Jordyn is going to be coaching Kyla lol
What an amazing and wonderful human being!!!
I ❤️ this I totally think that once your older, you should still be able to compete and train and become a champion. Gymnastics is really amazing sport but I wish you could still go to the Olympics when your older.
Now in 2019.....she is a Razorback!!!! UofA gymnastics is so blessed to get her. So excited to see how the team grows with her as head coach!!! So happy for you Jordyn!!!!!
I LOVE YOU JORDYN !!! Always have always will!!! You are a beautiful woman inside & out! ❤️ Congratulations in every single part of your life!
Jordyn wieber inspires me and I'm a bodybuilder. Her commitment is indomitable. Great discipline & vision.
it blows my mind that Jordyn is from a little town that i grew up in. small world. pretty impressive that someone could come out of that town & make it all the way to the olympics!!
What an incredible, humble young woman! And how incredibly beautiful is Miss Val...inside and out🌸
Its really cool to see this was filmed at my sisters gym. She did an event at the gym and she is seriously the nicest person. I love Jordyn, she has such a great attitude and perspective on the gymnastics world.
Her dream to be a head coach has come true. You are amazing girl ❤️
This was so well done! I've always loved Jordyn, she seems so genuine.
when she first went to ucla, I remember being so glad she was enjoying herself with a team because for so many years it was just her and Geddert in the gym.
I got to meet Jordan today. She was at The Kellogg's world tour. It was amazing. Jordyn you are my hero. I hope you see this. It was great meeting you!!
We love you sooooo much Jordyn! Thank you for still being a part of your team and helping them in every way. And I agree, I think it would be impossible for Jordyn Wieber to be bad at ANYTHING! Another awesome production Deanna. You are amazing too! ☝️💙💛💙💛💙💛
Jordyn is an incredible woman with so much class. This speaks volumes to her character and work ethic. She is a true champion
She will always be my favourite gymnast ever ☺ ☺
Omg she's so gorgeous! From this I realize the importance of eyebrows to one's face!
So humble, my respects
You make a great coach jordyn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!congrats
Jordan....amazing young woman. The team needs you. The love.
Congratulations! Follow your heart. You are very talented at your sport! Very proud you represented US
We love here.Arkansas coach. Thank you Jordan and Hunter for being open minded and giving her a chance
In 2012, I thought she was overrated. This documentary has really CHANGED MY MIND about her. She really is an all around, strong, kind, great woman. Her heart and dedication shine brighter than any gold medal.
I can't wait because I think I'm coming on the post tour!!!!
i just want to give her a hug
She is fabulous
Always been a big fan of her. My daughter always try to be like her when she was in gymnastics
amazing gymnast. ALWAYS AND FOREVER WILL ADMIRE YOU!
I love Jordyn she is one of the most beautiful and talented gymnasts ever
Love lots from the Philippines💚❤️💜
jordyn i love you!!! we miss you!!!!
I love the sport gymnastics and I want to go to the Olympics and I think you are very inspiring
So inspirational!💓💓👍😍
I just love how she is with Chris Brooks
Im so proud of her i adore her😍
I went to the tour IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!😋😛😝😜🤪
Didn't realize all that went into the political side of being a pro vs. an amateur. That is a ridiculous rule for the sport of gymnastics. What a tough decision Jordyn and lots of others have made. The NCAA needs to change something in regards to the olympics, especially when it comes to Gymnastics
It's not so much about the Olympics as much as she went pro by accepting endorsement deals. I hate this rule and even believe college players should get paid when you figure that college football is a billion dollar industry, college coaches make millions and can accept endorsement deals, but the players get "experience" that doesn't necessarily do them any good because they have no choice in the matter. What's funny is college players can essentially go pro in baseball (i.e. Russell Wilson, Brandon Weeden) and still play college football.
Yes, I have to reiterate that the NCAA does not have an issue with Olympians. There are many current NCAA athletes who have already competed in the Olympics, or will compete this year. While many of these athletes can continue their sport after they graduate from college, most gymnasts will not be able to because their bodies won't be able to put up with gymnastics for much longer. This is why Miss Val, Kyla, and Jordyn talk about the "small window of opportunity" for gymnasts in this video.
Athletic scholarships are their "payment." It's a sweet deal, really. Free tuition + books & fees + room & board. Plus, any money that would've been used for any of said expenses goes towards rent and food when they get an apartment after their freshmen yr.
Everyone's now talking about the new gymnasts and how great they are (which they are. they are amazing), but I still have the hots for Jordyn. Definitely my celebrity crush!
she’s now the head coach of the razorbacks, and the u of a is in my hometown so i’m super pumped that they have some good leadership like her
I went to the 2016 Kellogg's tour!It was super duper fun!
She is without a doubt the best gymnast ever.
Jordyn you are BEAUTIFUL inside and out
God bless her 🙏 ❤ always Jordan
Good for her! 😀
inspiring af
I'm a fan
I had one of Jordan's floor music it was amazing
Bethany Kendall Her dance moves was amazing too.
I always imagine the gymnast becoming coaches just like we see Kim on the side lines for Ragen! Jordan is so inspirational!!