Gold-medal gymnast Jordan Chiles returning to UCLA

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Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA national champion gymnast Jordan Chiles is returning to UCLA.

Chiles made the announcement Thursday in an appearance on NBC's "Today" show.

"You all have been waiting for it -- I am returning back to UCLA to represent the Bruins for my two remaining years of college," Chiles, 23, said. "So you guys will see me back in Pauley (Pavilion)