Jordan Chiles stripped of bronze medal; Olympians, social media react
![Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles of the United States celebrate after winning silver and bronze in floor exercise on day three of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles of the United States celebrate after winning silver and bronze in floor exercise on day three of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2399,h_1349,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/the_athlete_lifestyle_on_si/01j4ysg2ggvcw3txt561.jpg)
Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a technicality.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling on Saturday, August 10, days after Chiles won the gold following an inquiry by the United States that added 0.1 to her final score and lifted her into the bronze medal spot.
The CAS determined the inquiry was made after the one-minute deadline for requests.
After the ruling, Chiles announced she is taking a break from social media to focus on her mental health.
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Fans were stunned by the ruling and quickly rallied behind Chiles and expressed their support. The consensus seems to be, "she will always be an Olympic champion."
You can check out some of the reactions below.
Social Media Rallies Behind Jordan Chiles
“Sending you so much love Jordan,” Simone Biles wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, August 10, however. “Keep your chin up, Olympic champ! We love you!”
Simone Biles on Jordan Chiles being stripped of medal pic.twitter.com/k6cHZmL3Zf
— Athlete TikTok (@AthleteTikToks) August 11, 2024
"All this talk about the athlete, what about the judges? Complete unacceptable," teammate Suni Lee wrote on Instagram. "This is awful and I'm gutted for Jordan. I got your back forever, Jo. You have all my flowers and you will ALWAYS be an Olympic champion."
UCLA gymnastics also chimed in showing their support for Chiles, who announced earlier this week that she would be returning to the Bruins to finish out her NCAA eligibilty.
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We stand by Jordan Chiles always! https://t.co/IdLwXHPtGr
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) August 10, 2024
USA Gymnastics issued a statement of their own, expressing strong support for Chiles and condemning hate she has received on social media in the aftermath of the competition.
"We are devastated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling regarding women’s floor exercise. The inquiry into the Difficulty Value of Jordan Chiles’ floor exercise routine was filed in good faith and, we believed, in accordance with FIG rules to ensure accurate scoring," the statement read.
Joint Statement from USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee regarding the CAS decision on the women’s floor final:
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) August 10, 2024
CAS Decision: https://t.co/KR6DYsfxEk pic.twitter.com/r1e6QKmKA4
"Throughout the appeal process, Jordan has been subject to consistent, utterly baseless and extremely hurtful attacks on social media. No athlete should be subject to such treatment. We condemn the attacks and those who engage, support or instigate them. We commend Jordan for conducting herself with integrity both on and off the competition floor, and we continue to stand by and support her."
Teammate Hezly Rivera wrote, "Love you [Jordan Chiles] and will always support you!!!"
On X, Team USA added, "Forever that girl!"
Forever THAT GIRL ❤️ pic.twitter.com/U6ylsOxSuK
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 11, 2024
Gabrielle Union, the wife of NBA star Dwyane Wade, said:
earned it 🥉@chilesjordan pic.twitter.com/5etiWuiwT0
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 10, 2024
And a former Olympic champion.
A SCATHING statement from Sanne Wevers to the FIG on the bronze medal situation:
— Craig Tilley 🇺🇦 (@CraigTilley95) August 10, 2024
“Take responsibility, and understand what it feels like to have the world come down on you.” pic.twitter.com/Fs5wCzvqXX
Fans also came to Chiles' defense.
This happened, and it will never disappear.
— ira. (@ilikesiestas) August 10, 2024
Jordan Chiles will always be the *rightful* bronze medalist for the Summer 2024 women's floor finals. pic.twitter.com/kum9ZEDLb0
Jordan Chiles, you are an Olympic medalist and they will NEVER take that from you. YOU EARNED THIS. We love you 🥺💞👑 @ChilesJordan pic.twitter.com/PsJSWGyi9b
— LANI ❦ (@___lovelani) August 10, 2024
Sending love to Jordan Chiles. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Mz7Qb9RBH8
— La Bibliotecaria 🪷 (@sassybibrarian) August 10, 2024
She’s an Olympic Champion, is what she is! And in this house, Jordan Chiles is the bronze medalist for the 2024 Floor Routine! pic.twitter.com/ac1U7biTUK
— one dozen rats at a keyboard (@PanasonicDX4500) August 10, 2024
Taking Jordan Chiles medal away (5 days after the competition is over!) is absolutely insane and corrupt. Judges made a call on the day of. Thats it, decision over. Can’t go back and change the past because some people didn’t like it. That’s not how competition works
— Ryan Akin (@RyanAkin21) August 10, 2024
If the inquiry was filed too late, you shouldn't have accepted it in the first place.
— ✨🐍Obtuse Tiffany's Version🐍✨ (@trutiffany14) August 10, 2024
It WAS accepted and her score WAS updated.
Even if it was late, the judges acknowledged they were wrong.
Jordan Chiles deserves that medal.
Jordan Chiles created an incredible moment in sportsmanship. This photo will be the reason that little Black girls will to continue pursuing gymnastics. It’s disappointing to see anyone try to diminish this proud achievement. Do better, #ArtisticGymnastics. pic.twitter.com/LEbBiNsNfz
— Fatou ♎️🇬🇳 (@FatouSadio) August 10, 2024
THAT BRONZE MEDAL BELONGS TO JORDAN CHILES AND NO ONE ELSE. pic.twitter.com/jwsMkAx0fN
— acting my wage. (@thequanjones) August 10, 2024
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