Gymnast Jordan Chiles received a unique decoration from Flavor Flav at the MTV VMA 2024
12 september 2024 в 22:13
Gymnast Jordan Chiles experienced an unforgettable moment at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 ceremony, starting with the loss of the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and ending with receiving a special decoration from Flavor Flav. She helped present the first award of the evening to Taylor Swift and Post Malone for Best Collaboration.
During the presentation, the 65-year-old rapper said, «They tried to take your medal… I brought you something they can’t take from you». Jordan smiled, accepted the gift, and proudly wore the new decoration on the VMA stage.
Flavor Flav, the official sponsor of the US women’s water polo team, surprised the Olympic champion with a bronze watch necklace. «Wow, I don’t even know what to say. Thank you so much», - she replied. He also revealed that he has her «cash prize» that she was supposed to receive at the Games in Paris for the women’s gymnastics floor final. With a surprised reaction, the artist «EVERY WHERE MAN», along with Chuck D, shared, «As you know, I am the official sponsor of the US water polo team at the Olympic Games, so I wanted to turn this into an Olympic moment. And you know what else? I have your cash prizes too. I just wanted to surprise you with this».
Initially, the 23-year-old athlete placed fifth, but after a request from the US gymnastics team coach Cecile Landi, her score was adjusted. In response, the Romanian Olympic team requested a review, claiming that their gymnast Ana Barbosu scored more points than the American gymnast. As a result, the Olympic organization revoked Jordan’s bronze medal and awarded third place to the Romanian gymnast.
After her medal was revoked, Jordan posted a statement on Instagram on August 15: «I have no words. This decision seems unfair and is a serious blow, not only to me, but to everyone who supported my journey. To add to the heartache, the unwarranted racist attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I have put my heart and soul into this sport, and I am proud to represent my culture and my country»
During the presentation, the 65-year-old rapper said, «They tried to take your medal… I brought you something they can’t take from you». Jordan smiled, accepted the gift, and proudly wore the new decoration on the VMA stage.
Flavor Flav, the official sponsor of the US women’s water polo team, surprised the Olympic champion with a bronze watch necklace. «Wow, I don’t even know what to say. Thank you so much», - she replied. He also revealed that he has her «cash prize» that she was supposed to receive at the Games in Paris for the women’s gymnastics floor final. With a surprised reaction, the artist «EVERY WHERE MAN», along with Chuck D, shared, «As you know, I am the official sponsor of the US water polo team at the Olympic Games, so I wanted to turn this into an Olympic moment. And you know what else? I have your cash prizes too. I just wanted to surprise you with this».
Initially, the 23-year-old athlete placed fifth, but after a request from the US gymnastics team coach Cecile Landi, her score was adjusted. In response, the Romanian Olympic team requested a review, claiming that their gymnast Ana Barbosu scored more points than the American gymnast. As a result, the Olympic organization revoked Jordan’s bronze medal and awarded third place to the Romanian gymnast.
After her medal was revoked, Jordan posted a statement on Instagram on August 15: «I have no words. This decision seems unfair and is a serious blow, not only to me, but to everyone who supported my journey. To add to the heartache, the unwarranted racist attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I have put my heart and soul into this sport, and I am proud to represent my culture and my country»
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