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Jordan Chiles Stripped of Olympic Bronze; USA Gymnastics Appeals with 47-Second Evidence, Supported by Simone Biles

Aug 12, 2024, 04:11 PM

Jordan Chiles, an American gymnast, was stripped of her bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a scoring inquiry that was allegedly submitted four seconds late. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ruled that the medal should be returned, sparking controversy and support from fellow Olympians, including Simone Biles and Suni Lee. USA Gymnastics has submitted video evidence showing that the inquiry was actually made within the one-minute deadline, at 47 seconds, and is appealing the decision. Despite this evidence, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has refused to reconsider the ruling, maintaining that the appeal was too late. The medal is set to be reallocated to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu, although Romanian officials have expressed willingness to share the medal. USA Gymnastics plans to continue fighting the decision, potentially taking the case to a Swiss court.