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Jordan Chiles isn’t giving her bronze medal back as Romanian gymnast gets her own
Brennan wrote that there are “no plans” for Chiles to return her original bronze medal despite the fact it was determined that the United States’ challenge of Chiles’ score came subsequent to the permissible replay window.
Team USA’s Aug. 6 appeal to have Chiles’ medal reinstated was significantly complicated because of the Court of Arbitration for Sport reportedly not reaching USA Gymnastics
Meanwhile, Romanian Ana Barbosu was given a bronze medal in a ceremony on Friday after the International Olympic Committee’s ruling bumped her up from fourth place. “As we continue to celebrate the successes of Team USA Gymnasts on social media, know that we are still working full-time to pursue justice for Jordan.” I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days,” the 23-year-old wrote on social media. “I have no words. This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.”
As a final outcome for the third-place finish in the women’s floor exercise final is still sorted out once and for all, the Olympic website lists Barbosu and her 13.700 score as sitting with bronze, and the official Team USA roster website has simultaneously revoked bronze from Chiles’ profile.