AceShowbiz - Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her bronze medal in the floor event from the Paris Olympics. This decision came after a judge from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in favor of two Romanian gymnasts, Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, on August 10.

The CAS judge agreed that Chiles' coach, Cecile Landi, had submitted an inquiry regarding Chiles' scoring 4 seconds past the one-minute deadline provided by FIG regulations.

Initially, Chiles finished fifth, but an inquiry into her lower difficulty score related to a leap was approved, bumping her score to 13.766 and awarding her the bronze. The Romanians, who scored 13.700 each, protested to the CAS and were successful. As a result, Barbosu was re-awarded the bronze medal.

In response, USA Gymnastics issued a statement expressing their disappointment and highlighting that the inquiry was "filed in good faith and, we believed, in accordance with FIG rules to ensure accurate scoring."

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced plans to appeal the CAS ruling, challenging both the scoring error by FIG and the timeframe of the appeal process. They emphasized that Chiles rightfully earned her medal, citing critical errors in the handling of her case.

"We firmly believe that Jordan rightfully earned the bronze medal, and there were critical errors in both the initial scoring by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the subsequent CAS appeal process that need to be addressed," the USOPC said.

The entire scenario has left Chiles and her supporters devastated. Chiles announced on social media, "I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health, thank you." Fellow gymnast Simone Biles voiced her support, posting, "Sending you so much love Jordan," alongside a photo of them hugging.

Romanian gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci also weighed in, expressing concern for the athletes' mental health. She emphasized that athletes should not face such emotional hardships and blamed the chaotic situation on judging errors.

The ordeal throws into sharp relief the intense pressure and scrutiny under which Olympic athletes perform. For Chiles, Barbosu, and runner-up Simone Biles, the journey in Paris turned from a celebration of athletic prowess into a rollercoaster of emotions, technicalities, and global debate.

As the USOPC prepares to pursue their appeal through potentially the Swiss Tribunal or the European Court of Human Rights, the international gymnastics community holds its breath. While the medals may have been redistributed, the controversy surrounding Jordan Chiles' bronze medal will linger as a poignant reminder of the complexities and heartaches of competitive sports.