MEDAL CONTROVERSY
Why was Jordan Chiles stripped of her bronze medal at Olympics 2024?
Devastated Team USA star announced she is taking time off social media
JORDAN Chiles has been left heartbroken after being stripped of her bronze medal.
The Team USA star won the medal at Paris 2024 in the gymnastics women's floor final.
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Why was Jordan Chiles stripped of her bronze medal at Olympics 2024?
Team USA star Jordan Chiles initially finished fifth in the women's floor final at the Paris Olympics.
But she was then bumped up to bronze after United States coach Cecile Landi successfully argued that her score had been under-marked.
However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has concluded that the review was submitted four seconds beyond the one-minute deadline.
The International Olympic Committee has told Chiles that she must return her bronze medal, with Romanian Ana Barbosu being given the podium place.
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The IOC said in a statement: “Following the CAS decision with regard to the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final and the amendment of the ranking by the International Gymnastics Federation, the IOC will reallocate the bronze medal to Ana Barbosu (Romania).
“We are in touch with the NOC of Romania to discuss the reallocation ceremony and with USOPC regarding the return of the bronze medal.”
The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee have now launched another appeal.
“We firmly believe that Jordan rightfully earned the bronze medal, and there were critical errors in both the initial scoring by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the subsequent CAS appeal process that need to be addressed,” it said in a statement.
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“Given these circumstances, we are committed to pursuing an appeal to help Jordan Chiles receive the recognition she deserves.
“We remain dedicated to supporting her as an Olympic champion and will continue to work diligently to resolve this matter swiftly and fairly.”
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Chiles has already left France for the United States, so it is unclear how she will return the medal.
What has Jordan Chiles said about what happened?
Chiles shared a heartbreaking message to fans after she was stripped of her bronze.
She posted four broken-heart emoji on her Instagram.
“I am taking the time and removing myself from social media for my mental health thank you,” she wrote.
Since then, her teammates have rushed to support her.
Paris 2024 star Simone Biles sent a heartfelt message to Chiles.
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“Sending you so much love Jordan,” Biles posted on her Instagram Stories, adding a heart emoji.
“Keep your chin up Olympic champ! We love you!”
USA Gymnastics said in a statement: “We are devastated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling regarding women’s floor exercise.
“The inquiry into the Difficulty Value of Jordan Chiles’ floor exercise routine was filed in good faith and, we believed, in accordance with FIG rules to ensure accurate scoring.”
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What medals has Jordan Chiles won during her career?
Chiles will leave the Paris Olympics with at least one gold medal.
She helped Team USA secure first place in the women’s team all-around event.
Chiles previously won a silver medal in the same event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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She was also a member of the team that won gold at the 2022 World Championships.
Individually, she is 2022 World vault silver medalist and floor silver medalist.