At the last second, U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles was awarded the bronze medal in the gymnastic floor final. In a devastating turn of events, it turns out, the inquiry came four seconds too late.
Inquiry and Score Change
Chiles initially finished in fifth place with a score of 13.666, but after an inquiry into her difficulty score was accepted, her score increased to 13.766, moving her up to bronze.
Court Ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Chiles' inquiry was submitted after the time frame, resulting in the reinstatement of her original score of 13.666, while Ana Barbosu was confirmed as the bronze medalist.
Joint Statement from USA Gymnastics and USOPC
Both organizations expressed their devastation regarding the ruling and condemned the negative social media attacks that Jordan faced, affirming their support for her integrity.
Competition Results
Rebeca Andrade won gold with a score of 14.166, while Simone Biles secured silver at 14.133, marking significant achievements in the women's floor final.
