Jordan Chiles was emotional as she won a bronze medal at the Olympics, but a court ruling now threatens to take it away. The Romanian gymnastics federation filed an appeal, claiming that the scoring inquiry that awarded Chiles the medal was late. As a result, Chiles may have to return her medal and the original scores restored to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu. The International Gymnastics Federation has also reinstated Barbosu to third place, pushing Chiles down to fifth.
The decision was devastating for Team USA, who believed the inquiry was made in good faith. Throughout this process, Chiles has faced baseless attacks on social media, with some comments being racist in nature. This has caused outrage among fans and support from fellow athletes like Simone Biles and Suni Lee.
Chiles’ coach, Cecile Landi, had questioned the difficulty score of Chiles’ routine, which led to the appeal. Despite this setback, Chiles remains a decorated Olympian with a heart of gold and has shown remarkable sportsmanship throughout her career. Her mother, Gina Chiles, has spoken out against the racist comments directed at her daughter.
Chiles, who has not been active on social media recently, has received a wave of support from fans and celebrities alike. As the situation unfolds, the future of Chiles’ medal remains uncertain, but her resilience and integrity stand out in the face of adversity.
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