Jordan Chiles' Bronze Medal Status Uncertain

Simone Biles has publicly supported her fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles, who is at risk of losing her recently awarded bronze medal due to a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Chiles initially secured the bronze in the women's floor final with a score of 13.666, which was later increased after a coach's appeal; however, the CAS reversed this decision, reinstating her original score and placing her back in fifth. In response to the controversy, Chiles announced her decision to take a break from social media for her mental health. Her sister Jazmin expressed outrage, suggesting that racism influenced the judges' decision and highlighting the unprecedented nature of stripping a medal under such circumstances. The Romanian gymnasts who originally placed ahead of Chiles, Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, have also been affected by the ruling. USA Gymnastics has expressed disappointment over the CAS's decision, emphasizing that the inquiry was made in good faith and calling for an end to the negativity directed at Chiles.