Jordan Chiles is an excellent athlete and a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. girls’s gymnastics group. In recognition of her athleticism and excellence, she gained a bronze medal within the particular person ground train competitors.
The Worldwide Olympic Committee unjustly revoked Chiles’ medal – a transfer that previously had largely been reserved for athletes discovered responsible of dishonest or doping. For Chiles, it was neither of these issues — her solely fault was the bureaucratic confusion and failure of the varied judicial businesses that ruled her motion. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is at present preventing the choice.
After Chiles competed, her coach appealed her rating, and the judges reconsidered, adjusted the rating, and awarded her a bronze medal. Nevertheless, a panel stripped Chiles of her medal after allegations later emerged that Chiles’ coach was 4 seconds late in submitting an enchantment. USA Gymnastics stated it had video proof that the enchantment was filed earlier than the one-minute deadline, however the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined to evaluate it.
As soon as an enchantment is accepted it shouldn’t be overturned. The decide who dominated in opposition to Chiles had a battle of curiosity problem. General, this goes in opposition to the Olympic spirit. Romania – which took bronze from Chile – advised three athletes every obtain a medal, an answer that has precedent.
This isn’t to take credit score away from every other athlete. Whether or not two or three athletes obtained bronze medals, or simply the Chiles Medal (because the judges determined), Jordan Chiles gained the medal. The IOC should right this.
How one can assist
Ship a postcard to Jordan Chiles
Categorical your solidarity with Jordan Chiles in his battle to retain his bronze medal by sending him an encouraging postcard. Assist us battle again in opposition to the racist hate messages she confronted by sending Chiles messages of assist and reward.
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Jordan Chiles
USA Gymnastics
1099 North Meridian Avenue
Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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There was little doubt about Chiles’ distinctive expertise and the scores she achieved – she took residence a bronze medal. The IOC should now reverse its wrongful resolution.
Signal this petition asking the Worldwide Olympic Committee to acknowledge Chiles’ excellence in gymnastics and award her a bronze medal.
