American gymnast Jordan Chiles at the Paris Olympics initially secured the third position in the floor exercise final after an inquiry led to an adjustment in her score, propelling her from fifth place to third.
This decision was made after a review by judges, which resulted in a 0.1 increase in her total score, allowing her to leapfrog over other competitors and claim the bronze medal.
However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling has now nullified this inquiry, leading to a potential reevaluation of the medal standings.
The inquiry into the difficulty value of Chiles’ floor exercise routine was found to have been submitted outside the permitted time window, rendering it invalid according to the CAS decision.
Following the CAS ruling, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is expected to determine the revised ranking and medal allocation based on the court’s decision.
This development has sparked discussions and concerns within the gymnastics community, with USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee expressing their dismay over the CAS ruling.
This ruling has not only impacted the immediate outcome of the competition but has also raised questions about the adherence to procedural rules and the potential impact on the affected athletes.
“Following the CAS decision with regard to the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final and the amendment of the ranking by the International Gymnastics Federation, the IOC will reallocate the bronze medal to Ana Barbosu (Romania),” the IOC said in a statement on Sunday.
“We are in touch with the NOC of Romania to discuss the reallocation ceremony and with USOPC regarding the return of the bronze medal.” IOC added.
The situation surrounding Chiles’ bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics continues to evolve, and further updates may emerge as the FIG addresses the implications of the CAS ruling.
