Jordan Chiles could lose bronze Olympic medal after court voids inquiry, reinstates previous score
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American gymnast Jordan Chiles might lose the Olympic bronze medal she won on floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration (CAS) for Sport voided the inquiry that led her to jump from fifth place to third. The ruling on Saturday opens the door for Romania's Ana Barbosu to replace Chiles as bronze medalist.
CAS ruled that the appeal by U.S. coach Cecile Landi to have .1 added to Chiles' score that vaulted Chiles from fifth to third came outside the 1-minute window allowed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).
In its decision, CAS wrote that the initial finishing order should be restored, with Barbosu third, teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea fourth and Chiles fifth. The organization added the FIG should determine the final ranking "in accordance with the above decision."
