USA Gymnastics announced on Monday, August 12, 2024, that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will not reconsider its decision regarding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.
According to USA Gymnastics, “CAS rules do not allow for an arbitral award to be reconsidered even when conclusive new evidence is presented.”
The organization expressed disappointment and stated its intention to “pursue every possible avenue and appeal process, including to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.”
The dispute centers on a scoring inquiry made by Team USA coach Cecile Landi.
CAS ruled that Landi’s request to add 0.1 to Chiles’ score came 1 minute and 4 seconds after the initial score posting, exceeding the one-minute window for inquiries.
USA Gymnastics contests this timing, claiming video evidence shows Landi appealed 13 seconds before the deadline.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have accepted the CAS ruling.
As a result, Ana Barbosu of Romania has been elevated to the bronze medal position.
USA Gymnastics’ appeal could potentially reach Switzerland’s highest court or the European Court of Human Rights.
The IOC has stated it will contact the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee regarding the return of Chiles’ medal and will discuss a reallocation ceremony with the Romanian Olympic Committee.
In the final standings, Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won gold, and Simone Biles of the U.S. secured silver in the floor exercise event.
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