Jordan Chiles Heartbroken Over Stripped Olympics Medal, Says ‘This Decision Feels Unjust’ and Slams ‘Racially Driven Attacks’ Online: ‘Extremely Hurtful’
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Jordan Chiles issued a statement on social media in which she reacted to the “devastating news” that her Olympic bronze medal has been stripped.
The U.S. gymnast originally took home the medal in the women’s floor exercise competition. But the International Olympic Committee announced Aug.
11 that Chiles had to return to the medal, which would be reallocated to gymnast Ana Barbosu of Romania. “While celebrating my Olympic accomplishments, I heard the devastating news that my bronze medal had been stripped away,” Chiles wrote. “I had confidence in the appeal brought by USAG, who gave conclusive evidence that my score followed all the rules.
This appeal was unsuccessful.” “I have no words,” she added. “This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.
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