Chiles finished third in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, according to a letter and video evidence submitted by the United States.
The United States claims to have video proof that gymnast Jordan Chiles shouldn’t have lost her bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Chiles was initially given bronze last week following the approval of an appeal of her score filed on-site following her routine by U.S. coach Cecile Landi. Chiles’s score rose by 0.1 as a result of the appeal being granted, putting her in third place from fifth. Ana Barbosu of Romania, who was having a celebration, was eliminated from the medal race that day as a result.
Later, Barbosu’s team challenged the ruling, claiming that Team USA’s on-site investigation was received one minute and four seconds after Chiles’ score was announced—more than the allotted one-minute window for an appeal. The International Olympic Committee decided that Chiles had to give up her medal to Barbosu because the investigation was conducted mere seconds too late.
Rather than scoring, timing was the problem.
However, the US is now retaliating.
Landi’s “request to file an inquiry was submitted 47 seconds after the publishing of the score, within the 1-minute deadline required by FIG rule,” according to a statement released by USA Gymnastics on Sunday. The organization also submitted video evidence and a letter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Chiles’ 13.766 score was reinstated, according to a letter from USA Gymnastics.
USA Gymnastics has submitted additional evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. pic.twitter.com/GOKymbAtcq
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) August 11, 2024
“USA Gymnastics has submitted time-stamped video evidence that demonstrates Landi’s request to file an inquiry at the inquiry table, which she stated 47 seconds after the score was posted, and then again 55 seconds after the score was originally posted,” the organization said in a statement shared on social media.
The team stated, “USA Gymnastics did not have the opportunity to submit the video footage previously because it was not available to them prior to the tribunal’s decision.”
Chiles declared she was going to take a social media break after it was revealed she would lose her medal.
Chiles wrote on her Instagram Story, “I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health, thank you.”
Additionally, Barbosu shared a statement on her Instagram Story.
“My thoughts are with you, Sabrina, Jordan,” she added, addressing her teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea as well. “I understand how you are feeling, as I have experienced similar things. But have faith that you’ll return stronger.
“I sincerely hope that all three of us will stand on the same podium at the next Olympics. My actual dream is this. said she.
If the individuals in charge had complied with the rule, this circumstance would not have arisen. Barbosu continued, “We athletes are not to blame, and the hate we receive is hurtful.
Regarding the recently submitted letter and the evidence from the United States, there is currently no word on how the IOC will proceed.
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