Jordan Chiles Case: How Just a Four Second Delay Got US Gymnast to Lose Out On Paris Olympics Medal

American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been heartbroken with all of drama that has surrounded her bronze medal win in 2024 Paris Olympics. Jordan is being stripped of her bronze medal in floor exercise category of gymnastics as it has been ruled that scoring inquiry was filed four seconds after deline by her coach. 

International Olympic Committee announced on Sunday that y will be stripping Chiles of her bronze medal after decision came from Court Of Arbitration For Sport. Jordan Chiles took to social media to express her displeasure as she posted a story with a black background and four broken hearts.  

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United States Rey To Fight Decision 

United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee have stated that y would fight this decision and help Jordan Chiles get her medal back. USA Gymnastics, governing body of sport in USA has also taken up a fight against decision as y posted a statement on ir social media page citing y h filed a letter and video evidence which showed conclusive proof that appeal was not late and within time limits. 

statement stated that USA coaching staff h filed scoring appeal within 47 seconds of score and being posted. 

Racist Angle 

Chiles winning bronze medal completed first ever all-Black podium in Olympics history. Chiles faced a lot of abuse and hate online due to initial decision from judges to raise her score. Jordan's sister took to social media to voice her displeasure and wrote- ““Racism is real, it exists, it is alive and well.” 

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Chiles amidst all hate posted on social media that, "I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health thank you.” U.S.O.P.C. and U.S.A. Gymnastics released a joint statement toger condemning hate and abuse that Jordan Chiles has been receiving. 

Events As y Happened 

During floor exercise, Chiles was given a score of 13.666 points which put her in fifth place in standings. Chiles was final competitor and as she completed her routine scores were posted up putting her in fifth place. Ana Barbosu according to standings was in third place. 

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As celebrations were taking place, Chiles coach Cécile Canqueteau-Landi was filing an inquiry with judges regarding Chiles not being scored for one of her leaps. scores were n updated and and Chiles was moved into third place leaving a devasted Barbosu in tears.