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Did Team USA Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Have Back Surgery? Apparent Scar Explained

After fans spotted a large scar-like mark on Jordan Chiles' back during the 2024 Paris Olympics, viewers are curious if she has ever undergone back surgery.

Jordan Chiles is officially an Olympic gold medalist after an astonishing performance during the team gymnastics finals on July 30, 2024. In early 2024, she suffered a torn LCL and fractured fibula after performing a highly technical “double Arabian” front flip. Getty ImagesIn the past, speculation surrounding a possible back surgery ignited in October 2019 after the professional athlete shared a photo of herself in a hospital room preparing for a procedure.

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