USOPC plans to appeal court ruling that strips Jordan Chiles of bronze gymnastics medal
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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.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/usopc-plans-to-appeal-court-ruling-that-strips-jordan-chiles-of-bronze-gymnastics-medal
The U.S. Olympic officials will appeal a court ruling that led to American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise. Although the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided the appeal that vaulted Chiles to third place, the situation is complex due to errors in scoring and timing during the appeal process, highlighting a need for review and potential reallocation of medals. The athletes, coaches, and organizations involved are facing emotional and mental health challenges following the decision.