After weeks of controversy and never-ending twists and turns, there appears to be some sort of resolution regarding the Jordan Chiles bronze medal saga.
Brennan wrote that there are “no plans” for Chiles to return her original bronze medal despite the fact it was determined that the United States’ challenge of Chiles’ score came subsequent to the permissible replay window.
Meanwhile, Romanian Ana Barbosu was given a bronze medal in a ceremony on Friday after the International Olympic Committee’s ruling bumped her up from fourth place.
Team USA’s Aug. 6 appeal to have Chiles’ medal reinstated was significantly complicated because of the Court of Arbitration for Sport reportedly not reaching USA Gymnastics until three days after intended .
Chiles hasn’t yet parted with her bronze medal and apparently doesn’t have to. REUTERS
“We are deeply disappointed by the notification and will continue to pursue every possible avenue and appeal process, including to the Swiss Federal Tribunal, to ensure the just scoring, placement, and medal award for Jordan,” the organization posted on Monday.
The body doubled down on Tuesday, writing , “As we continue to celebrate the successes of Team USA Gymnasts on social media, know that we are still working full-time to pursue justice for Jordan.”
Chiles was initially deemed to have placed in fifth, then third after review — and was once again demoted two spots. Getty Images
Chiles herself spoke out about her lingering situation for the first time on Thursday.
“I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days,” the 23-year-old wrote on social media. “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.”
As a final outcome for the third-place finish in the women’s floor exercise final is still sorted out once and for all, the Olympic website lists Barbosu and her 13.700 score as sitting with bronze, and the official Team USA roster website has simultaneously revoked bronze from Chiles’ profile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s0P8cBmbe Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu poses with the bronze medal for her women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after receiving it during a ceremony at the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. AP
With drama persisting over a week after the event wrapped up, Chiles may have some reassurance via a promise retained from a famous celebrity.
Rapper Flavor Flav, who was in attendance at the Paris Games, has seemingly fulfilled his vow of gifting Chiles a bronze clock necklace.
“USA gonna Fight the Powers that be,,, in the meantime between time,,, Imma always a man of my word,” Flav posted on X, adding an accompanying video of the glimmering necklace.
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