CAS Upholds Medal Decision for Barbosu

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu was officially awarded the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that the American team's appeal, which initially elevated Jordan Chiles to third place, was submitted four seconds past the deadline. The decision has caused significant emotional distress for both athletes, with Chiles calling the ruling unjust and facing racially driven attacks on social media. Barbosu expressed empathy for Chiles and her teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, hoping that all three gymnasts could share the bronze medal. Despite the controversy, Barbosu has gained substantial financial rewards and recognition in Romania, marking the country's first women's gymnastics Olympic medal since 2012.