In the iconic venue of Fort Worth on April 19, the Oklahoma Sooners women’s gymnastics team did it again, clinching their seventh NCAA national championship since 2014. And at the heart of it all was senior Jordan Bowers, whose final collegiate meet unfolded like the perfect closing chapter to a storybook career. And how did she celebrate it?
“I am so freaking proud of this team and I’m so proud to be a Sooner,” Jordan beamed, her voice catching with emotion as confetti rained down and cheers echoed through the arena. But Jordan’s pride wasn’t just about the team — it was personal, earned with every flawless dismount, every stuck landing, and every ounce of poise under pressure.
On the biggest night of her collegiate career, Jordan delivered a stunning 39.4875 in the all-around, setting the tone early with a near-perfect 9.9375 on beam and adding a 9.8875 on bars — her final salute to NCAA gymnastics. Furthermore, just two nights earlier, she stood atop the podium as the 2024 NCAA all-around champion, outshining Olympic medalist Jade Carey and rising star Joscelyn Roberson with a career-defining 39.7125. That moment alone could have been the fairytale ending. But Jordan had more to give — not just for herself, but for the team she’s poured her soul into for four years.
Meanwhile, back home in the stands and all over Instagram, Raydel Gamboa, Jordan’s fiancé and a standout in men’s collegiate gymnastics himself, was her biggest cheerleader. “Letssss GOOOOOO!!!!!!!” he posted right after the final score sealed the Sooners’ fate as champions. Moments later, he followed it up with a proud declaration: “2x National Champ!!! ”
After all, it was a loving flex — a nod to her back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, and now this unforgettable third in 2025. Raydel knows what it takes. A former Men’s Developmental Program National Champion, a collegiate All-American, and a top all-around finisher himself, he’s lived the grind. He’s seen Jordan’s routines up close — the precision, the repetition, the nerves behind the glitter. And tonight, as she saluted the judges one last time, Jordan wasn’t just closing a chapter — she was etching her name deeper into Oklahoma gymnastics history.
Three national championships. An all-around NCAA crown. A legacy built on excellence and grace. And by her side, a fellow gymnast who’s not just her supporter, but someone who speaks her language — the language of passion, perseverance, and pride. What more could she have asked than this? Six years ago, she had to make a forced decision- a hurried retirement from elite gymnastics.
In an emotional post, Jordan opened up about the quiet war she’s been fighting behind the scenes. In fact, her post read, “Taking into consideration my previous back injuries, it was in my best interest to come to this decision and focus on my recovery for my back and be able to continue my gymnastics career in the least amount of pain that I can be in. This decision will allow me to pursue my ultimate goal of competing for The University of Oklahoma.” Ultimately, it wasn’t easy. The aches in her back didn’t just threaten her routines — they challenged her spirit. Yet, she chose grace. She chose to protect her body, her dreams, and the love she still holds for gymnastics. But see how she signed off from the sport six years later.
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