Romanian speaks out after losing medal to Jordan Chiles in Olympics controversy

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Romanian speaks out after losing medal to Jordan Chiles in Olympics controversy
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Romanian Olympic gymnast Ana Barbosu is taking the high road after the whole world witnessed her sheer disappointment after losing out on a medal due to a scoring change.

Barbosu posted Monday to Instagram Stories a video of her competing in the women’s floor final, where she ultimately finished fourth when AmericanThe 18-year-old also reposted a Stories message from former Romania n Olympic gymnast Sandra Izbasa-Bianca that praised Romania and seemingly hinted at frustration with the judges’ decision.

Swimmer allegedly kicked out of Olympic Village over 'inappropriate' behavior wanted to represent US in ParisBarbosu received one of the worst blows of the Olympics when she went from believing she had earned a bronze medal only to learn she had just missed the cut, with the cameras capturing it all.

“I decided not to participate in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, after the scandalous situation in gymnastics, where our athletes were treated in an absolutely dishonorable way,” Ciolacuon Tuesday. “To withdraw a medal earned by honest work on the basis of an appeal, which neither the coaches nor the top technicians understand, is totally unacceptable!”

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