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    Hezly Rivera Delivers Promise to Jordan Chiles Amid Bronze Medal Controversy

    By Matt Audilet,

    3 hours ago

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    Hezly Rivera has joined her teammates in support of American gymnast Jordan Chiles.

    On Saturday, the Court of Arbitration of Sport voided an inquiry made by Team USA coach Cecile Landi that resulted in a 0.1 point bump in Chiles' Floor Exercise score. Chiles' score went from 13.666 to 13.766, giving the 23-year-old American a third-place spot on the podium.

    With that point increase now void, Chiles drops down to fifth and her bronze medal could be in jeopardy.

    Every member of the USA women's gymnastics team has a sent a public message of support to Chiles, including Rivera.

    "Love you @jordanchiles and will always support you," the 16-year-old gymnast wrote on Instagram.

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    Hezly Rivera during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 25, 2024.

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    USA Gymnastics released a public statement following the CAS decision that voided Chiles' score change.

    "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," the statement read.

    "Throughout the appeal process, Jordan has been subject to consistent, utterly baseless and extremely hurtful attacks on social media. No athlete should be subject to such treatment. We condemn the attacks and those who engage, support or instigate them. We commend Jordan for conducting herself with integrity both on and off the competition floor, and we continue to stand by and support her."

    Related: Gymnast Jade Carey Issues Stern Demand Following Jordan Chiles Decision

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