Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

As a seasoned sports enthusiast and observer of human behavior, I find myself deeply moved by the stories that unfold during these Olympic Games. The tale of Alex Walsh, a young athlete with immense potential, is one that resonates profoundly with me. Despite the technical error that cost her a place on the podium, her spirit remains unbroken and radiant. Her words, “Despite the DQ,” echo the indomitable spirit of every athlete who has ever competed in these games.


Support for Jordan Chiles is growing among her potential teammates for the 2024 Olympics, as a shift in the rankings for the U.S. gymnast in the women’s individual floor final has placed her bronze medal hopes at risk.

Following the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on August 10 to annul an investigation that had increased Simone Biles’ individual floor exercise final score, propelling her from fifth to third place, Simone Biles and other members of Team USA expressed encouraging words towards the athlete facing controversy.

“Jordan, I’m sending you a ton of love, she expressed on her Instagram Stories. Stay strong, Olympic champion! We admire you!”

Simone Biles, America’s most successful Olympic gymnast with seven golds and a total of eleven medals, posted a picture of her comforting a tearful teammate after their score boost in the floor exercise final. This change moved Romanian gymnasts Ana Maria Barbosu or Sabrina Maneca-Voinea down to fourth and fifth place, respectively. As a result, they filed an appeal with the court.

Support for Jordan Chiles, the U.S. gymnast, is surging among her potential teammates for the 2024 Olympics, as she was demoted in the rankings for the women’s gymnastics individual floor final, potentially risking her bronze medal.

Following the Court of Arbitration for Sport declaring on August 10th that an investigation by her coach, which raised her individual floor exercise final score and moved her from fifth to third place, was invalid, Simone Biles and other members of Team USA expressed encouraging words towards the athlete under pressure.

“Jordan, I’m sending you tons of love, she expressed on her Instagram Stories after the event where she won silver. Keep looking forward, Olympic champion! You have our love!”

In a heartwarming gesture, the 27-year-old U.S. Olympic gymnast, boasting seven gold medals and a total of eleven, posted a picture of herself comforting her tearful teammate after a score boost during the floor exercise final. This act indirectly resulted in Romanian gymnasts Ana Maria Barbosu or Sabrina Maneca-Voinea sliding to fourth and fifth place, respectively. Consequently, they decided to lodge an appeal with the court.

According to a statement made by the International Gymnastics Federation following the court’s decision, Barbosu currently holds the third position in the competition. The organization did not provide clarity on whether Chiles would retain her medal or address the Romanian team’s appeal, which sought a three-way tie for third place and the bronze medal.

Suni Lee, who missed out on the floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics but claimed individual bronze medals for both the all-around competition and uneven bars event, voiced her displeasure over the court’s ruling to reinstate Chile’s lower score. The court explained that they made this decision because her coach’s inquiry was submitted four seconds past the deadline.

The young woman posted on Instagram Stories, expressing concern about the athlete while pointing out the judges: “But what about them?” She found it unacceptable that the focus was solely on the athlete, feeling awful for Jordan. She’s been a loyal supporter and declared her ongoing support with the words: “You have all my support forever, Jo. You deserve every flower and will always be recognized as an Olympic champion.”

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Lee additionally shared a conjoined declaration from USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, expressing their deep sorrow over the verdict handed down by the court.

In a recent Instagram post, it was stated that the evaluation of the complexity of Jordan Chiles’ floor exercise was submitted sincerely, and according to our understanding, this aligns with the guidelines set by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

Fellow Team USA gymnast Jade Carey, 24, and Hezly Rivera, 16, also reposted their statement.

Carey, who clinched a bronze medal in the individual vault final, posted on her Instagram Stories: “Let’s not penalize the athlete for another person’s error.” She continued: “You’re still an Olympic champion, Jo, with countless achievements to be proud of.”

Rivera said on her own page, “Love you @jordanchiles and will always support you!!!”

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

1. The bronze medal won by the athlete in Paris was their first individual Olympic accolade. They were part of Team USA, who clinched gold in the team all-around event in Paris and silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After the court’s decision, she expressed her feelings with a string of broken heart emojis on Instagram Stories.

In response to numerous disrespectful online remarks from supporters of Romanian competitors, Chiles stated, “For my own mental well-being, I’m going to step away from social media right now. Thank you.”

As a die-hard fan, I feel compelled to echo the plea of Jazmin Chiles, my beloved idol’s sister. She has asked us to hold their family in our heartfelt prayers and rightfully condemned the internet bullies. In her Instagram Stories, she powerfully stated, “Racism is not just a concept; it’s a harsh reality that persists, thriving, and unfortunately, it’s alive and well.” She’s addressing the hidden prejudice behind the abusive and offensive comments directed at her sister. This is what I stand against.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

She also expressed support for the idea of a third place tie.

“Just give the other girls a bronze and leave it at that!” she wrote. “Period.”

Read on for more controversies at the 2024 Paris Olympics…

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Following the US gymnast earning a bronze medal at the women’s individual floor exercise final in gymnastics, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation along with Romanian competitors Ana Maria Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea (who placed fourth and fifth), submitted an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

In the contest, the Romanian team contested that it was unfair for the score of Chile to be increased to 13.766 based on an inquiry from Team USA, as this inquiry was submitted four seconds beyond the one-minute deadline.

The court concurred and determined that the original score of 13.666 for the U.S. athlete would be reinstated. This decision was later endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation, who announced in a statement that they had adjusted the rankings to position Barbosu in third place.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

During the initial stages of the 2024 Olympics, Bev Priestman, the head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team, was dismissed by Canada Soccer due to allegations that her staff had employed drones to spy on the New Zealand team prior to their group stage encounter.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

During the Opening Ceremony on July 26, a mistake was made when announcing the athletes from South Korea as being from North Korea, both in French and English. This is incorrect as South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, is different from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which is North Korea.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

British sports commentator Bob Ballard was taken off the Eurostar’s Olympics coverage following criticism for making a remark perceived as sexist after Australian swimmers Mollie O’Callaghan, Shayna Jack, Emma McKeon, and Meg Harris won gold in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Ballard said, “The women are wrapping things up now,” followed by a comment about women often taking time to do their makeup. His co-commentator Lizzie Simmonds responded, “That’s outrageous, Bob. Some men also engage in those activities.” Eurostar called Ballard’s comment “inappropriate” and removed him from further coverage on July 29, with a statement saying he had been taken off “with immediate effect.” Ballard subsequently apologized for his remarks. He wrote on Twitter, “I am deeply sorry for the comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday. It was never my intention to upset or belittle anyone, and if I did, I apologize. I am a strong supporter of women’s sports.”

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Following rumors suggesting a shallow pool inside La Defense Arena might be hindering swimming records due to slower times, the athletes firmly dismissed the notion that the water depth was insufficient for record-breaking feats.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira was dismissed from the Olympics due to two instances of misconduct, as per the Brazilian Olympic Committee. She allegedly breached rules by leaving the Olympic Village with her boyfriend and teammate Gabriel Santos without prior approval. Additionally, she reportedly reacted impolitely and aggressively following a decision made by the Brazilian Swimming Team committee regarding the 4x100m freestyle relay. In a video called “How a Communication Mishap Shattered My Olympic Dream,” Vieira expressed her disappointment but remained hopeful, stating that everything would be resolved in due time.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

The Paraguayan Olympic Committee requested swimmer Luana Alonso’s departure from the Games, claiming she had established an unsuitable environment within the core of Team Paraguay. In their statement, they acknowledged that it was her choice not to stay in the Athletes’ Village. Later, Southern Methodist University student Luana Alonso clarified on Instagram that she had not been forced out or expelled from any location and asked people to stop spreading misinformation about her situation.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

As a long-time admirer of Simone Biles and her incredible achievements in gymnastics, I find it disheartening to see such public disputes between talented athletes like her and MyKayla Skinner. Having followed both their careers closely, I can’t help but feel that this situation has overshadowed the remarkable team gold victory by the 2024 U.S. gymnastics squad.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

As a gymnastics enthusiast with years of training and competition under my belt, I can empathize with Simone Biles and Suni Lee after their disappointing performances at the beam event in Paris this year. The pressure to perform flawlessly is immense, and the silence during their penultimate event must have added an extra layer of stress that neither athlete was prepared for.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Initially, it appeared that Jordan Chiles was out of contention for a medal when she scored 13.666 in her floor exercise final, with Ana Barbosu from Romania ahead in third place at 13.700. However, Team USA contested the score and the judges re-evaluated Chiles’ performance, raising her start value by 0.1 points. This boosted her score to 13.766, earning her the bronze medal. Barbosu, who was already celebrating with Romania’s flag, was left in tears. Following the event, Barbosu posted a video of herself competing and expressed gratitude to those who supported her before, during, and after the competition.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

In the athletics competition at Stade de France on August 5, Faith Kipyegon from Kenya was initially disqualified for an incident with Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia during the women’s 5,000 meters race. This decision took away her second-place finish. However, in the early hours of August 6, Kipyegon learned that her silver medal had been restored as the Olympic Jury of Appeal decided that while there was significant contact between them, the incident did not warrant a disqualification. Consequently, Italy’s Nadia Battocletti, who moved into bronze position due to the initial disqualification, was once again placed in fourth position.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

1. The dreams of two athletes for a medal were shattered when they inadvertently breached rules during their swim, unaware until they had completed their races.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

Despite a budget of $1.53 billion allocated for cleaning up the consistently polluted Seine River, concerns about its safety persisted in the months leading to the Paris Games. The Paris Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the river on July 17 and declared it safe, but the situation has been less than ideal since the Olympics began.

Simone Biles & Teammates React to Jordan Chiles Olympic Medal Dispute

In a public statement, Australian field hockey player Tom Craig expressed regret following his arrest for an attempt to purchase cocaine in Paris, which took place just two days after Australia lost their quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.

At a press conference on August 7th, as reported by the Australian Associated Press, he expressed his sincere apologies for what transpired over the past day. He emphasized that his actions were solely his own and do not align with the values of his family, teammates, friends, the sport, or the Australian Olympic team. He admitted to causing embarrassment and deeply regrets his actions.

The Australian Olympic Committee representative described Tom as someone who had acted poorly but remains a decent individual. They stated their readiness to aid him should he require assistance. However, they also announced that Tom was being stripped of all his remaining Olympic benefits, with the changes taking effect straight away.

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2024-08-11 01:49