It felt like déjà vu. April 17, under the polished, shining lights of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships semifinal, Jordan Bowers stepped onto the floor with a calm fire in her eyes. The stakes were enormous. Across the arena stood Jade Carey—Olympic gold medalist, world-renowned gymnast, and one of the fiercest competitors in college gymnastics. The two were set for a head-to-head battle, the kind that makes legends and leaves lasting memories. For Jordan, this wasn’t just another meet. It was her final season—her swan song in college gymnastics. Six years earlier, she had said goodbye to elite competition after an injury sidelined her dreams. But instead of retreating, she found a new chapter in college gymnastics, where she rebuilt not only her skills but her love for the sport. And on that April night, Jordan Bowers wrote her legacy.

With an all-around score of 39.7125, Bowers didn’t just perform—she dominated. She outscored Carey and clinched the NCAA all-around title, a fitting crowning moment in a career defined by resilience and grace. It was the performance of a lifetime, and yet, it wasn’t the final word. Four weeks later, on May 13, Jordan once again stood in the spotlight.

This time, it was to receive the 2025 Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics, one of the most prestigious honors in collegiate athletics. A year earlier, she had come close, reaching the finals but walking away without the title. But not this time. Nothing could stop her now. She was chosen from a field of giants—her own teammate Audrey Davis, LSU’s Aleah Finnegan, and of course, Jade Carey. But it was Jordan’s name that rose above the rest. Her fiancé, Raydel Gamboa—himself a name in men’s gymnastics—reshared Oklahoma Gymnastics’s congratulatory post on his Instagram story, proudly tagging Jordan and writing: “Absolute beast!!! So beyond proud of you❤️❤️.”   It was more than a sweet tribute. It was a recognition of just how far she had come. And she had earned every ounce of it.

Throughout the 2025 season, Bowers competed in the all-around at every meet, delivering consistent excellence. She hit every routine she performed—72% of them scoring 9.9 or higher—and dipped below 9.8 just three times. At the Washington Regional Final, she achieved perfection with three perfect 10s on vault, bars, and floor. However, the 22-year-old gymnast didn’t just shine individually. She was a cornerstone of her team’s success, helping power Oklahoma back to the national final. Her efforts earned her first-team All-America honors on every event, a nod to her complete mastery of the sport. Add to that her recognition as an AAI Award Finalist and the 2025 SEC Gymnast of the Year, and her season reads like a checklist of greatness. But perhaps the most powerful part of Jordan’s story isn’t the medals or titles—it’s the return.

From injury to reinvention, from heartbreak to hardware, Jordan Bowers didn’t just come back. She rose, and in doing so, became the kind of athlete—and woman—the Honda Sport Award was made to honor. However, there was another incident that may have made Jordan feel another case of Déjà vu. 

Jordan Bowers’ fiancé stands as the perfect support in gymnastics 

When Jordan Bowers was crowned the 2025 NCAA All-Around National Champion, the crowd roared, but perhaps no one was louder—virtually or otherwise—than her fiancé, Raydel Gamboa. As the news broke, Raydel, bursting with pride, reposted the announcement on his Instagram Stories with a heartfelt tribute: “What an amazing career ❤️ Legendary 🔥” Coming from Raydel—himself a standout in men’s gymnastics—it wasn’t just praise. It was love. It was a legacy. And it was personal.

However, on April 19, the final meet of the season brought another climactic high: Oklahoma clinched the national team title. The Sooners were champions once again, and Raydel? He let the world feel it. “Letssss GOOOOOO!!!!!!!” he shouted in all caps on his Stories, seconds after the final score locked in. But he wasn’t done.

In a follow-up post, Raydel made it clear just how monumental this moment was: “2x National Champ!!! 🏆🏆” A proud nod to Jordan’s earlier titles in 2022 and 2023, and now, the jewel in the crown—her third in 2025. A full-circle triumph to end a career that had started with a comeback and ended with complete dominance. It was a loving flex, sure—but it was more than that. It was a victory lap from someone who had seen every injury, every early morning, every doubt turned into a declaration.