Jordan Chiles Won't Return Bronze Medal Amid Controversy

American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The decision reinstated Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu as the rightful bronze medalist, following a successful protest from Romania regarding the timing of Team USA's appeal of Chiles' score. Chiles, a two-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, initially finished fifth in the final but was awarded the bronze after Team USA coach Cecile Landi appealed for a score adjustment. However, Romania contested the appeal, claiming it was submitted four seconds past the allowed one-minute window after Chiles' score was posted. The CAS sided with Romania, leading to Barbosu receiving the bronze medal. Despite the ruling, reports indicate that Chiles has no intention of returning her bronze medal. According to USA Today, she remains in possession of the medal awarded to her during the medal ceremony, even after Barbosu's official recognition. Chiles is reportedly considering an appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal to contest the CAS decision. The situation highlights the complexities of Olympic scoring and appeals, as well as the ongoing tensions between competing nations in the gymnastics arena. As Team USA prepares to pursue further legal action, the outcome remains uncertain, with Chiles firmly holding onto her medal for now.