Jordan Chiles still holds onto a piece of advice that her coach, Cecile Landi, once gave her during a tough day in the gym: “If this is what you want to do, then do it.” Those words stuck with her, pushing her through the highs and lows of her gymnastics career. For years, Chiles had to endure relentless criticism from her ex-coach, who constantly attacked her race, her body, her eating habits, her whereabouts, and her performance. Hell, she even thought of taking her own life! The toxic environment was weighing heavily on her, making every training session a battle.
In a new interview with PEOPLE today, she opened up about her dark past and things that helped her triumph after mental and emotional abuse due to her former coach, and how switching to Cecile and Laurent Landi became a turning point in her career. The change provided her with a healthier, more supportive atmosphere, allowing her to thrive. Chiles admits she’s still working on finding a healthy balance.
Her story has deeply moved fans, with one person commenting, “Yes, she didn’t get to go to Worlds that year because of it. I want to say 2015?” Despite it all, Chiles firmly believes that switching coaches was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Training alongside the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, and under the guidance of the Landis, she has reached new heights in her career. The challenges of the past may still linger, but they no longer define her.
The story is developing…
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