Gymnast Jordan Chiles will be handing over her bronze medal to Romania’s Ana Bărbosu later this week.
The Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee announced on Tuesday, August 13, that Bărbosu will receive the medal in a ceremony in Bucharest on Friday, August 16. The presentation will be conducted by Octavian Morariu, a member of the International Olympic Committee for Romania, and Mihai Covaliu, president of the national committee, according to the press release.
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USA Gymnastics has expressed its support for Chiles, 23, amid the ongoing bronze medal controversy. In a statement posted on social media, they said, “As we continue to celebrate the successes of Team USA Gymnasts, we are still working full-time to pursue justice for Jordan.”
The controversy began during the women’s floor exercise final on August 5. Initially, Bărbosu, 18, was announced as the bronze medalist until Team USA raised a concern about the difficulty rating of one of Chiles’ routines. The judges later agreed with Team USA’s request, increasing Chiles’ score from 13.666 to 13.766, which moved Chiles into third place and pushed Bărbosu out.
Romania’s team subsequently challenged the decision, arguing that the appeal was submitted after the deadline. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) supported Romania’s challenge, reverting Chiles’ score to 13.666 and reinstating Bărbosu in third place.
On Sunday, August 11, USA Gymnastics responded by stating they have “video evidence” proving Chiles deserved to keep her bronze medal.
