USA Gymnastics’ Appeal to Retain Jordan Chiles’ Bronze Medal Denied
In a shocking turn of events, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied USA Gymnastics’ appeal to retain Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the floor routine final at the Paris Olympics. The decision comes after the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee (ROSC) successfully appealed the initial judgment, citing a technicality in the timing of the appeal.
According to the CAS, the appeal filed by USAG was denied because it was submitted four seconds after the one-minute deadline to do so. The CAS did not dispute the adjustment to Chiles’ score, which was made after her coach, Cecile Landi, filed an appeal to the judgment of her routine. However, the CAS determined that the appeal was filed too late, and therefore, the initial judgment stands.
As a result, the bronze medal will be returned to Ana Bărbosu, the Romanian gymnast who initially finished in third place. This marks the first Olympic medal for Romania since 2012.
The controversy surrounding the medal has sparked debate among gymnastics fans and experts, with some arguing that the technicality was unfair and that Chiles should be allowed to keep the medal. However, the CAS has made it clear that the decision is final and that the medal will be awarded to Bărbosu.
In related news, the ROSC has also filed an appeal on behalf of Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, another Romanian gymnast who was affected by the initial judgment. The appeal argues that Maneca-Voinea was penalized 0.1 points for stepping out of bounds on her routine when she did not actually step out. If the appeal is successful, it could lead to a re-evaluation of the scores and potentially change the outcome of the competition.
The drama surrounding the medal has sparked widespread attention on social media, with many fans expressing their support for Chiles and the USAG team. The controversy has also raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the judging process in gymnastics competitions.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
