What Happened to Jordyn Marie Wieber Brooks?

Jordyn Wieber, born July 12, 1995, rose to prominence in the world of artistic gymnastics, making her international debut in 2007 at the age of 11. She quickly established herself as a formidable competitor, winning the American Cup all-around titles in 2009, 2011, and 2012. Her elite career peaked in 2011 when she secured both the team and individual all-around gold medals at the World Championships in Tokyo, becoming the third American woman to achieve this feat.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Wieber was a key member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, dubbed the 'Fierce Five,' which won the team gold medal. Despite being a favorite for the individual all-around title, she narrowly missed qualifying for the final due to the 'two-per-country' rule, a significant turning point in her competitive career. She officially retired from competitive gymnastics in 2015.

Following her retirement, Wieber attended UCLA, graduating with a degree in Psychology in 2017. During her time there, she transitioned into coaching, serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she specialized in floor exercise, helping the Bruins achieve a national title in 2018 and top rankings on the event.

A pivotal moment in her post-competitive life came in January 2018 when Wieber publicly testified against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, revealing she was a victim of his sexual abuse. Her courageous testimony, alongside other survivors, was instrumental in bringing accountability to the scandal and earned her the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs.

In April 2019, Wieber was appointed the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics program, becoming the first Olympic champion gymnast to lead a collegiate team. Under her leadership, the Gymbacks achieved significant milestones, including setting new program records for team scores, increasing attendance at home meets, and making two NCAA Championships appearances in 2024 and 2026. She married fellow Olympian Chris Brooks on May 28, 2023, and they announced they were expecting their first child in late 2024, with their daughter born in June 2025.

On April 28, 2026, Jordyn Wieber announced her decision to step down as the head coach of Arkansas gymnastics after seven seasons. She cited a desire to focus on her family and other passions, with her husband, Chris Brooks, being promoted to take over the head coaching role. Wieber leaves a legacy of building the Arkansas program into a national contender and remains a respected figure in the gymnastics community, continuing to advocate for the sport's development.