Jordan Chiles broke her silence after getting stripped of her 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal
'I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days. I am also incredibly grateful to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, USAG and the USOPC for their unwavering support during this difficult time,' Chiles shared via Instagram on Thursday, August 15. 'While celebrating my Olympic accomplishments, I heard the devastating news that my bronze medal had been stripped away.
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chiles, 23, competed in the individual women’s floor exercise final on August 5, initially landing in fifth place. After results were posted, Team USA requested an inquiry into the difficulty level of one of Chiles’ skills during her routine. The change was granted, putting Chiles in third place with a score of 13.766 — and earning her a bronze medal.
Chiles concluded: 'I am now confronted with one of the most challenging moments of my career. Believe me when I say I have had many. I will approach this challenge as I have others — and will make every effort to ensure that justice is done. I believe that at the end of this journey, the people in control will do the right thing.'
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