USOPC plans to appeal court ruling that strips Jordan Chiles of bronze gymnastics medal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an on-floor appeal by Jordan Chiles' coach that vaulted her to third, saying the appeal came 4 seconds beyond the 1-minute time limit for scoring inquiries.
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The USOPC plans to appeal the court ruling that stripped Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal in the Paris Olympics floor exercise due to a time limit violation. The ruling elevated Romanian Ana Barbosu to third place. There were errors in both the initial scoring and the appeal process. Chiles hinted at heartbreak and plans to step away from social media for mental health reasons. Teammates and supporters showed solidarity with Chiles, criticizing the judges' decisions. The situation highlights the importance of fair judging in sports.