Entertainment Sports Olympics Jordan Chiles Gets Messages from Her Biggest Heroes — Beyoncé and Michael Jordan! — Ahead of Paris Olympics "My Olympic experience is only beginning and I thank God everyday," Chiles said after hearing from the superstars By Natasha Dye Natasha Dye Natasha Dye is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE covering sports. Her previous work appears in The New York Post and Popstar! Magazine. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 18, 2024 05:49PM EDT Comments Close Michael Jordan; Jordan Chiles; Beyoncé. Photo: getty (3) Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles received the ultimate send-off before she goes for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Chiles, 23, said she was "screaming" and "crying" after two of her heroes, Beyoncé and Michael Jordan, extended their best wishes to her ahead of the Games. The gymnast shared the exciting messages to her Instagram Stories on July 17, showing a plaque of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album art with a lengthy personal note from the "Texas Hold 'Em" songstress. "Congrats to you Queen. Always watch you with pride and admiration," Beyoncé wrote in silver marker. "Thank you for reppin’ us. Good luck to you," she added. On another corner of the plaque, Beyoncé wrote, "All of your hard work and sacrifice shines bright. Praying for you and wishing you the best." The music superstar signed off Chiles' epic keepsake with: "Love, your twin Beyoncé." Beyonce sends Jordan Chiles a gift. Jordan Chiles/instagram Jordan Chiles Had to Heal Her Relationship with Food After a Coach Limited Her to 800 Calories a Day (Exclusive) In her post, Chiles shared her reaction to receiving Bey's gift. "Ahhhh!! I'm screaming right now!! Y'all Beyonce sent me this and I'm crying," she wrote. In her next slide, Chiles revealed another A-list fan of hers when she posted a text message directly from basketball legend Michael Jordan. "Hey Jordan, this is Michael Jordan. I am so excited to watch you win a gold medal," Jordan, 61, wrote. "Here’s to wishing you nothing but good luck." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The six-time NBA champion suggested he and Chiles "catch up" after the Games, and said, "Hope to see you soon." In a sweet afterthought, Jordan added, "btw love the name." Michael Jordan sends Jordan Chiles a text message. Jordan Chiles/instagram Gymnast Jordan Chiles Says Being Named After Michael Jordan Helps Her 'Keep Grinding' (Exclusive) Chiles added her own commentary on the thoughtful message to the post, writing, "Y'all ain't going to believe this one either…the Michael Jordan!!! My Olympic experience is only beginning, and I thank God everyday!!" Chiles' message from Jordan is especially meaningful considering her first name was inspired by the sports icon. "My mom was a huge fan since she was young," Chiles told PEOPLE in April 2023. Jordan Chiles, Michael Jordan. Robin L Marshall/Getty Images; Streeter Lecka/Getty Images "She felt the inspiration that he gave to her, and that was just a really huge and beautiful thing," she explained. "She just decided, 'You know what? I'm going to make my child after him and see where life takes her.'" And during that interview, Chiles shared that she was hoping to connect with Jordan at some point. "I'm crossing my fingers that I'll actually be able to meet him and just get his advice for being somebody that looks up to him, what he gives out," she said. To learn more about all the Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, come to people.com to check out ongoing coverage before, during and after the games. And sign up for Going for Gold, our Olympics newsletter, to get the biggest stories from the Games delivered straight to your inbox. Watch the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, beginning July 26, on NBC and Peacock.