Tue Sep 17 06:34:55 UTC 2024: ## American Gymnast Jordan Chiles Takes Legal Battle for Bronze Medal to Switzerland

**Paris, France** – American gymnast Jordan Chiles is taking her fight for a bronze medal in the women’s floor event at the 2024 Olympics to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland. This follows two previous rejections of her appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Chiles initially finished fifth in the floor event but was upgraded to third after an inquiry into the difficulty rating of her routine. However, Romania’s Ana Barbosu, who initially finished fourth, appealed this decision to CAS, arguing the inquiry was submitted after the one-minute deadline. CAS, the highest level of sporting authority, ruled in favor of Barbosu.

Chiles’ legal team claims CAS refused to consider video evidence proving the inquiry was submitted on time. They further allege potential bias within the CAS panel, with reports suggesting the panel head has connections to Romania.

While Chiles received online racist abuse following the CAS ruling, she remains determined to reclaim the bronze medal. She has already secured gold in the team event with the US team, which included Simone Biles.

This legal battle continues to raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the athletic appeals process. The outcome of Chiles’ appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court remains uncertain, but it will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the future of Olympic disputes.

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