Jordan Chiles says losing Olympic medal ‘devastating, unjust’

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American gymnast Jordan Chiles said Thursday that being stripped of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has been devastating and heartbreaking and delivered her an unjust blow. The 23-year-old from Los Angeles also said a swirl of social media attacks have been extremely hurtful as she tries to recover from the controversy over the floor exercise final. A score revision over degree of difficulty lifted Chiles to third in the floor exercise but Romania appealed the decision and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled the US appeal came too late, prompting the International Gymnastics Federation to award the medal to Romanian Ana Barbosu. USA Gymnastics appealed the CAS decision with time-stamped video evidence the appeal was made in time, but CAS said it could not reconsider its decision, prompting USAG to vow it would push the case to the Swiss Federal Tribunal. “While celebrating my Olympic accomplishments, I heard the devastating news that my bronze medal had been stripped away,” Chiles said in a statement posted Thursday on X, formerly Twitter. “I had confidence in the appeal brought by USAG, who gave conclusive evidence that my score followed all the rules. This appeal was unsuccessful. “I have no words. This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.​

 

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Heartbreaking to see such an unfair outcome after all the hard work and dedication Jordan has put into her sport. It's tough enough to compete at the highest level, but to have your achievements stripped away due to a controversial ruling adds another layer of pain. Hoping for a resolution that truly reflects justice for Jordan and all athletes who strive for excellence.