Jordan Chiles BREAKS SILENCE On ‘Devastating’ Loss of Olympic Bronze Medal to Ana Barbosu

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Jordan Chiles Breaks Silence on “Unjust” Loss of Olympic Medal

Originally appeared on E! Online

Jordan Chiles is not holding back her disappointment.

After the 23-year-old Olympic gymnast was stripped of her floor routine bronze medal win due to a lesser-known gymnastics rule, she shared her reaction to the controversial decision and subsequent support from fans.

“I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days,” Jordan started off a lengthy note shared to her social media Aug. 15. “I am also incredibly grateful to my family, teammates, coaches, fans USAG, and the USOPC for their unwavering support during this difficult time.”

Initially, Jordan explained that she chose to maintain faith that the appeals made by the U.S. to the Court of Arbitration for Sport—which reversed the initial inquiry submitted by her coach Cecile Landi due to it being four seconds past the deadline—would be successful. However, they were not.

“I have no words,” Jordan continued. “This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.”