Jordan Chiles faces Olympic medal loss after sh0ck ruling.
Jordan Chiles may lose the bronze medal she earned in the women’s floor final at the recent Olympics.
This bombshell ruling comes from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). They decided that Chiles’ medal was awarded improperly.
JORDAN CHILES SCORE POINTS
Chiles, the 23-year-old US gymnast, initially scored 13.666, placing her fifth, according to Daily Mail
However, after her coach, Cecile Landi, successfully appealed, the judges increased her score by 0.1, moving her up to third place.
This adjustment had a ripple effect, pushing Romania’s Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea down to fourth and fifth, respectively. This was despite their identical scores of 13.700.
JORDAN CHILES SCORE ADJUSTMENT
In a surprising decision on Saturday, CAS overturned the score adjustment, according to The Guardian.
They ruled that Chiles lodged her appeal outside the one-minute window stipulated by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).
The court ordered that the original standings be restored. This reinstated Barbosu to third place, with Maneca-Voinea fourth and Chiles fifth.
JORDAN CHILES AND USA GYMNASTICS
USA Gymnastics has expressed its devastation at the ruling.
In response, Chiles announced a break from social media for her mental health. “I need to take some time off for myself. This has been a lot to process.”
This ruling also removes the distinction of having the first all-black Olympic gymnastics podium, according to the Washington Post.
JORDAN CHILES AND THE CONTROVERSIAL RULING
The historic moment was celebrated by many, but now it seems it may be short-lived.
The ruling has sparked a storm of reactions.
Barbosu, who had prematurely celebrated with a Romanian flag, felt devastated by the change.
“I was heartbroken when I saw the score adjustment,” she said. “I only want fairness and to be rewarded for our efforts.”
THE ROMANIAN GYMNASTICS FEDERATION
The Romanian Gymnastics Federation had lodged formal complaints with CAS, aiming to restore the rightful standings.
They argued that the judges’ decision to adjust Jordan Chiles’ score was a mistake.
“Our goal is to correct the errors made and restore our athletes’ rights,” the federation said in a statement.
CLOSING CEREMONY BOYCOTTS
The controversy has ignited broader debates.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu even declared he would boycott the closing ceremony in protest.
He promised to honour Barbosu and Maneca-Voinea, “including in terms of the prizes.”
ALLEGED RACIAL BIAS
Jordan’s sister, Jazmin Chiles, took to social media, alleging racial bias in the decision.
“Racism is real, and it’s affecting my sister,” Jazmin said.
“Her medal was stripped over a matter of seconds due to judging errors, not her performance.”
She added, “In Olympic history, no one has ever lost a medal for this reason. It’s unfair.”
TEAM MATES SHOW SUPPORT
Chiles’ teammate, Suni Lee, also voiced her disappointment.
“This is utterly unacceptable,” Lee wrote online. “I’m gutted for Jordan. I’ve got her back no matter what.”
Simone Biles, a close friend and teammate, has shown solidarity with Jordan Chiles, sharing a post on Instagram that celebrated their achievements together.
“Red, white, Biles & Chiles,” Biles captioned a photo of them on the podium.
