Workforce USA gymnast Jordan Chiles was simply handed a devastating blow in her bid to maintain her bronze medal … the governing physique overseeing the controversy says their palms are tied, new proof be damned!
It is the most recent flip within the saga involving USA and Romanian Gymnastics … who’re within the midst of a feud over the rightful proprietor of the bronze medal within the flooring competitors, which happened every week in the past on August 5.
Sadly for Chiles, the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sports activities says their palms are tied.
“We are deeply disappointed by the notification and will continue to pursue every possible avenue and appeal process, including to the Swiss Federal Tribunal, to ensure the just scoring, placement, and medal award for Jordan,” USA Gymnastics mentioned in an announcement.
In fact, Chiles initially scored 13.666 within the occasion … setting her up for a fifth-place end. Nonetheless, after one of many judges assessed the issue stage of her routine incorrectly, the Pink, White, and Blue challenged the scoring.
After the overview, Chiles rating was then bumped as much as a 13.766 … shifting her to 3rd place, and previous Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu.
However, that wasn’t it. It was later decided Chiles’ coaches requested for a overview too late — 4 seconds to be precise — which led to her medal being stripped and handed over to Barbosu.
“[CAS] stressed that during the proceedings ‘it has been concluded conclusively established through the official records provided by the International Gymnastics Federation, unchallenged by any side during the proceedings’ that this appeal filed by the Mrs. Landi was passed late after the 1-minute limit,” the Romanian Gymnastics Federation mentioned.
It is unclear the place Chiles and the U.S. will go from right here … however it would not sound like they’re completed combating!
