Team USA has submitted video evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the controversy surrounding gymnast Jordan Chiles' medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The evidence supports the claim that Head Coach Cecile Landi's inquiry was filed within the required time frame, disputing the initial ruling that the inquiry was late.
USA Gymnastics formally requested a revision of the CAS ruling, seeking to reinstate Chiles' score of 13.766. The organization's statement highlighted the timing of the inquiry submission and the discrepancy in the CAS decision.
The dispute arose during the women's floor exercise final when Chiles' score was initially adjusted following an inquiry by Team USA. However, a subsequent challenge by Team Romania led to the reversal of the decision, resulting in Chiles losing her medal position.
Following the CAS ruling, the International Olympic Committee announced that the bronze medal would be reallocated to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu. Barbosu expressed empathy for Chiles and another affected gymnast, acknowledging the emotional impact of such decisions in the competitive arena.
The ongoing developments in the gymnastics competition underscore the importance of adherence to competition rules and the role of governing bodies in ensuring fair outcomes for all athletes involved.
