Jordan Chiles Olympic medal controversy: The latest on the fight to restore USA gymnast’s bronze
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The controversy around the decision to strip Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal saw a new twist on Thursday as the US says the Olympic arbitration body sent “crucial communications” to incorrect email addresses. She told reporters: “This is just a dream come true…This medal means everything.” open image in gallery Chiles poses with her Paris 2024 Olympic medals following the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that has now caused weeks of controversy in the gymnastics world Why did Jordan Chiles have to return her bronze medal? We informed CAS of our objections immediately.” USA Gymnastics also said that the international arbitrators had sent “case filings to incorrect email addresses.” The American organizations said they will pursue an appeal. “Is it realistic to expect such arbitrator can decide against the interests of that country or of that country’s gymnast, who in this case is represented by the Federation of Romanian Gymnasts?” open image in gallery Chiles competes during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals on August 5 Gharavi told The Independent that he was not allowed to comment on matters related to his role as arbitrator in this or any other case.