Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee Extend Their Support to Teammate Jordan Chiles After CAS Ruling Costs Her Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Jordan Chiles may lose her bronze medal won in the Floor exercise event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her teammates – Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee showed their support for the 23-year-old athlete.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that an inquiry that raised Jordan Chiles’ score during the Floor Exercise event at the Paris Olympics 2024 final was invalid. The appeal was made by fourth-place finisher Ana Barbosu, who after the judgment went on to win the bronze medal. Heartbroken by the result, Jordan Chiles posted “I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health”. Showing their support, Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee also shared stories on their IG account. Biles wrote, “Sending you so much love Jordan, keep your chin up Olympic champ.” Sunisa Lee went ahead and blasted the officials as she wrote “All this talk about the athlete, what about the judges? Completely unacceptable. this is awful and I’m gutted for Jordan.” American Gymnast Jordan Chiles Set To Lose Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Medal After CAS Ruling in Favour of Ana Barbosu’s Appeal.
Screengrab of Jordan Chiles' IG Story
Screengrab of Simone Biles' IG Story
Sunisa Lee Expressing Her Anger
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