Jordan Chiles says the decision to strip her of her medal 'feels unjust'

Jordan Chiles broke her silence on the controversial decision to strip her of her bronze medal, posting a statement Thursday saying that the situation “feels unjust.”

Jordan Chiles broke her silence on the controversial decision to strip her of her bronze medal, posting a statement Thursday saying that the situation “feels unjust.”

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

Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, or CAS, ruled that Chiles’ coach was four seconds too late to request an inquiry to review her score during the 2024 Paris Olympics floor exercise final. The inquiry was accepted at the time, however, and found Chiles was underscored.

Her fixed score placed her in third, earning her the bronze medal.

But the CAS ruling reinstated that initial score and pushed her down in the standings. The International Olympic Committee announced on Sunday that it was asking for Chiles to return the medal so it could be reallocated to Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu, who retroactively placed third in the event.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/jordan-chiles-says-decision-strip-medal-feels-unjust-rcna166789

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