Jordan Chiles Stripped of Olympic Bronze Medal

Jordan Chiles, the American gymnast, is at the center of a controversy after being stripped of her bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that deemed her coach's appeal was submitted four seconds late. Initially, Chiles finished fifth but was awarded bronze after her coach appealed for a score adjustment, which was later overturned, reinstating Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu to third place. Chiles expressed her devastation over the ruling, calling it unjust and a significant blow to her career, while also facing racially driven attacks online. Meanwhile, Bărbosu received her medal in Bucharest and praised the support from her federation and legal team during the ordeal. USA Gymnastics is planning to appeal the CAS decision, insisting they have evidence to contest the timing of the appeal submission. The situation remains unresolved as Chiles retains her medal for now, despite the official ruling.