LOS ANGELES, California — American gymnast Jordan Chiles said Thursday that being stripped of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has been devastating and heartbreaking and delivered her an unjust blow.
The 23-year-old from Los Angeles also said a swirl of social media attacks have been extremely hurtful as she tries to recover from the controversy over the floor exercise final.A score revision over degree of difficulty lifted Chiles to third in the floor exercise but Romania appealed the decision and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled the US appeal came too late, prompting the International Gymnastics Federation to award the medal to Romanian Ana Barbosu.
This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.'To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I've poured my heart and soul into this sport and I am so proud to represent my culture and my country.'Despite the heartache and setbacks, Chiles said she thinks a just outcome will result at some stage.
Says Losing Olympic Medal 'Devastating' And Unjust Blow
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