However, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced plans to appeal the decision.
(Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won gold while USAsSimone Bilesearned silver.)
In response, the judges bumped her score up to 13.766, putting her in third placeahead of Barbosu.
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I simply did my job and fought for my athlete.
USA Gymnastics released a joint statement alongside the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee following thecontroversial decision.
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Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade, and Jordan Chiles pose on the podium at the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Floor Exercise Medal Ceremony on August 5, 2024, in Paris.
At this point, it is unclear if Jordan Chiles will actually lose her bronze medal.
A spokesperson for the organizationtold USA Todaythat a statement will be published on the FIG website in due course.
The athlete opens up about her competition day playlist, self-care, and how bestie Simone Biles inspires her.
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