Sun Mar 16 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## UCLA Gymnastics Star Jordan Chiles Fights to Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal

**Los Angeles, CA** – Jordan Chiles, a UCLA junior gymnast and Time magazine’s Woman of the Year, continues her fight to regain her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped Chiles of the medal, ruling a U.S. coach’s appeal of her floor exercise score was four seconds late. This decision, despite evidence from a Netflix documentary seemingly proving the appeal was timely, elevated Romania’s Ana Barbosu to third place.

Chiles, who maintains a stellar performance record, recently led UCLA to the Big Ten Conference gymnastics championship and achieved a season-high all-around score. She has appealed the CAS ruling to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, arguing that CAS’s assertion of untimeliness was false and that delays were due to CAS’s errors, including sending communications to an invalid email address. Further complicating matters, Chiles’ lawyers point to a conflict of interest involving the head of the CAS panel, who has represented Romanian interests.

The case has garnered significant attention, with critics accusing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of prioritizing Romanian interests over fair play and sportsmanship. Bill Plaschke, a Los Angeles Times columnist, summarized the situation stating that Chiles earned her medal, suggesting the IOC’s actions are driven by corruption.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, Chiles remains dedicated to her team at UCLA, inspiring her coach and teammates with her perseverance. Her resilience, alongside her achievements in gymnastics and publishing her memoir, “I’m That Girl,” underscore her strength and determination. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with both sides submitting briefs. The outcome will significantly impact not only Chiles’ career, but also the integrity of the Olympic process itself.

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