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As her star continues to reach new heights, Chile remains a steady force for third-place UCLA, setting a season-high 39.75 all-around score on Sunday, winning the Bruins 197.675-197.1 in front of attendance at the Paulie Pavilion 12,918 program record.
The arena’s first 2,000 fans received the Chilean Nike poster featured in the brand’s recent “So Win” campaign, which debuted during the Super Bowl. Since competing in the second Olympics last year, Chile has been ubiquitous outside the gym. “Time” made her one of the women of the year. She made a red carpet appearance at Oscar parties, starred in “Good Morning America” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and released the book. She signed a copy of her memoir, “I am a girl,” hours before the Sunday convention.
During seemingly endless public appearances, Chile competes for 37 routines this season, making it the most tie for this year’s Bruin gymnast.
“I can’t say enough about the unique person who can handle everything on her plate and make it work with something very outstanding,” he said. “It inspires me every day. …She cares so much about her team, so through all of that, she’s 100% connected and how to show up with her team every day. I think she’s been able to join this environment with this team and achieve this success.”
With Chile returning after an Olympic break, the Bruins dominated the Big Ten and won their first regular season meeting title in a new conference. They extended their winning streak to Sunday’s nine.
With three Olympic athletes, UCLA captivated record crowds around the country in its Big Ten debut season. All international stars were delivered on Sunday. The senior who represented the Philippines at the 2024 Olympics notched two scores of 9.9 or higher in the final competition at the Paulie Pavilion. She blinked in tears after finishing her floor routine. It won 9.9.
The Canadian all-purpose finalist, graduate student, scored 9.9 on the balance beam, as the Bruins scored six scores above 9.9 in the event and took a 0.55 point lead in the final rotation.
On the floor, Moore has fought for the first perfect ten of her college career. She controlled each landing on the tumbling path with precision, drawing in a loud crowd with dramatic choreography. However, the packed arena was disappointed when a score of 9.925 flashed on the screen.
Chile pleaded for a perfect score, flashing ten fingers towards the crowd. Junior’s voice was drier and dry after the tournament. More than enjoying Sunday’s success, she showed great joy in cheering on her teammates after their routine.
“I know it’s very important to me. I know that it doesn’t define who I am as a person and who my sport is,” Chile said as her voice cracked. “But that’s the credibility I have with everyone. Everything I’ve done, whether it’s my teammate or whether I sign a book before I meet up, I think that’s the biggest part.
On another timeline, Chile may have left this advanced class. She initially postponed registration to pursue her first Olympics at UCLA in 2021, and took another step to prepare for Paris in 2023.
Chile is now ecstatic to the senior leaders who helped position the Bruins to return to the team at the NCAA Championship after missing out on a cut last year. She was so emotional about the elderly departure that she couldn’t even see Moore at a press conference where she was in danger of shedding tears. After the tournament, UCLA honored Moore. Graduate students: Choi Campbell, Frida Esparza and Carissa Clay. Seniors Marabuyo, Emily Lee and Mia Eldos. And junior Clararen.
“We wanted to go out with a bang,” Moores said. “That was exactly what we did.”
