Jordan Chiles expressed her disappointment and frustration after being stripped of her bronze medal at the Paris Olympics due to a controversial decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ruling was based on a technicality involving her coach’s late inquiry request during the floor exercise final. Despite evidence proving the inquiry was submitted within the time limit, the CAS upheld its decision, pushing Chiles down in the standings and awarding the bronze medal to Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu.
USA Gymnastics is fighting the ruling and exploring appeal options, including the Swiss Federal Tribunal, to overturn the decision. American officials criticized CAS for notifying the wrong parties and not allowing adequate time for a proper review of the case. They also pointed out a potential conflict of interest with one of the CAS panelists involved in the decision.
Chiles acknowledged the support from USA Gymnastics and her fans and vowed to fight for justice. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and encouragement during this challenging time. This incident marks the first time in history that a gymnast has been stripped of an Olympic medal due to an administrative error, highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding Olympic rulings and medal reallocations.
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