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People Are Rallying Behind Jordan Chiles After The Gymnast Was Stripped Of Her Bronze Olympic Medal


Following appeal after appeal after appeal, thousands online are rallying behind US Gymnast Jordan Chiles.

Later, the Romanian federation appealed against Jordan's appeal, and the Olympics' Court of Arbitration declared that Jordan's appeal was filed after the 60-second deadline and could not stand — which meant the bronze would be awarded to Ana Barbosa. It's important to note that within Romania's appeal, they offered to share the bronze medal between Jordan and Ana, NBC New York reports. NOW, USA Gymnastics has filed another appeal, citing video evidence that they say shows their first appeal was filed in 47 seconds and not past the 60-second deadline.

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