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Simone Biles wants ‘justice’ for Jordan Chiles in Olympic bronze medal controversy
By Ryan Glasspiegel,
6 hours ago
Simone Biles has Jordan Chiles’ back in her search for “justice.”
Chiles, the U.S. Olympics gymnast, has been embroiled in a controversy over the bronze medal from the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, where there has been an administrative tug-of-war over whether the medal belongs to her or to Romanian gymnast Ana-Maria Bărbosu.
“We saw what you did,” Biles told People , referring to Chiles. “And it’s an unfortunate circumstance because something like this has never happened before and it’s truly a shame, but we wish all three girls could get the medal and unfortunately in gymnastics that’s not the case.”
Biles concluded, “Do we think they did the correct procedures to come to this ruling? No. That’s really why we want that justice for Jordan and why we’re going to keep supporting her and uplifting her.”
“We’ve been FaceTiming, texting, just being girls,” Biles, 27, told People . “I did talk to her on one of the days, and I was like, ‘You know what, Jordan, you have to feel all these feels. Don’t let these emotions stop you. This will be the healthiest way to get all of this out.’ ”
Earlier this month, Chiles opened up on the medal saga.
“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,” she wrote as part of a lengthy statement .
“To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this sport and I am so proud to represent my country.”
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