Jordan Chiles BREAKS Silence on Olympics Injustice!

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Simone Biles embraces Jordan Chiles at the Floor Exercise Final at the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesLAPRESSE

 

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles has spoken out for the first time since the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled to strip her of the Olympic bronze medal she won during the women’s floor exercise final at the Paris Summer Games on August 5.

The decision, which has sparked significant debate, was upheld despite appeals and widespread support for Chiles.

Chiles breaks her silence on social media

In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, the 23-year-old gymnast expressed her deep frustration with the decision, stating, “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.”

The controversy began when Chiles’ coach, Cecile Landi, successfully appealed a scoring deduction during the floor final.

This appeal raised Chiles’ score, placing her in third and pushing Romania’s Ana Barbosu off the podium.

However, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation contested the timing of the appeal, arguing that it was submitted four seconds past the allowed one-minute window.

CAS eventually ruled in favor of the Romanian appeal, leading to the reallocation of the bronze medal to Barbosu.

Chiles did not hold back in expressing her disappointment with the decision, especially regarding the online backlash she has faced.

“To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful,” she wrote.

Case expected to reach Swiss Federal Tribunal

Despite the setback, Chiles is determined to continue her fight for justice.

“I will approach this challenge as I have others-and will make every effort to ensure that justice is done,” she affirmed.

“I believe that at the end of this journey, the people in control will do the right thing.”

USA Gymnastics officials have stated that while CAS will not reconsider its decision, they are exploring other avenues to allow Chiles to retain her medal.

The organization, along with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is expected to file an appeal with the Swiss Federal Tribunal, Switzerland’s highest court.

Chiles concluded her statement by reflecting on the values that have guided her career, emphasizing her commitment to fairness and sportsmanship.