The court took away the bronze from Jordan Chiles, but the stars supported the Olympic champion
13 august 2024 в 06:37
Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal, a decision made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Now, as the USA Gymnastics Federation and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee challenge this decision, many fellow athletes and other celebrities have expressed their support for the 23-year-old Olympic champion.
After the women’s floor exercise final at the Olympics in Paris, Jordan initially placed fifth. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu was in third place and celebrated her achievements shortly after the judges published the initial scores. After Jordan’s coach, Cecile Landi, requested a review of the difficulty score given to Jordan, she was moved to third place. Spectators then saw Ana in tears, while online trolls mocked Jordan on social media. CAS then announced that they had taken away Jordan’s bronze medal because her coach allegedly filed the request four seconds after the set time, a decision that USAG is disputing.
Many fans are defending Jordan on social media. Some are even calling on the IOC to award bronze medals to both Jordan and Ana.
See which celebrities have come to Jordan’s aid in light of the medal scandal.
Shortly after the news broke, Simone posted a message on her Instagram Stories, writing: «Sending you so much love, Jordan. Keep your head held high, Olympic champion! We love you».
Athlete Suni did not stay silent, condemning the judges for their mistake in a message she posted on her Instagram Stories.
«All this talk about the athlete, what about the judges? Completely unacceptable», - Suni wrote. «This is awful, and I’m sorry, Jordan. I’m always behind you, Jo. You have all my support and you will ALWAYS be an Olympic champion».
Two-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman expressed her sorrow over the medal scandal surrounding Jordan. According to a tweet, Aly wrote: «There are no words right now. But this is so unacceptable and sad. No athlete should have to go through this. It’s unfair and cruel. Justice for athletes and athletes' mental health matter. Athletes should not suffer because of mistakes beyond their control. And the bullying must stop!»
Flav wasted no time in sending positive vibes to Jordan. Posting a tweet with a GIF of himself dancing at the Olympics, he wrote: «Hey, YO @ChilesJordan, I’ll make you a necklace out of bronze watches, and that’s something others don’t have!!! Get in touch with me, my girl, I got your back!!!»
After the women’s floor exercise final at the Olympics in Paris, Jordan initially placed fifth. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu was in third place and celebrated her achievements shortly after the judges published the initial scores. After Jordan’s coach, Cecile Landi, requested a review of the difficulty score given to Jordan, she was moved to third place. Spectators then saw Ana in tears, while online trolls mocked Jordan on social media. CAS then announced that they had taken away Jordan’s bronze medal because her coach allegedly filed the request four seconds after the set time, a decision that USAG is disputing.
Many fans are defending Jordan on social media. Some are even calling on the IOC to award bronze medals to both Jordan and Ana.
See which celebrities have come to Jordan’s aid in light of the medal scandal.
Shortly after the news broke, Simone posted a message on her Instagram Stories, writing: «Sending you so much love, Jordan. Keep your head held high, Olympic champion! We love you».
Athlete Suni did not stay silent, condemning the judges for their mistake in a message she posted on her Instagram Stories.
«All this talk about the athlete, what about the judges? Completely unacceptable», - Suni wrote. «This is awful, and I’m sorry, Jordan. I’m always behind you, Jo. You have all my support and you will ALWAYS be an Olympic champion».
Two-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman expressed her sorrow over the medal scandal surrounding Jordan. According to a tweet, Aly wrote: «There are no words right now. But this is so unacceptable and sad. No athlete should have to go through this. It’s unfair and cruel. Justice for athletes and athletes' mental health matter. Athletes should not suffer because of mistakes beyond their control. And the bullying must stop!»
Flav wasted no time in sending positive vibes to Jordan. Posting a tweet with a GIF of himself dancing at the Olympics, he wrote: «Hey, YO @ChilesJordan, I’ll make you a necklace out of bronze watches, and that’s something others don’t have!!! Get in touch with me, my girl, I got your back!!!»
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