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Simone Biles Reveals How She’s ‘Supporting’ Jordan Chiles Amid Bronze Medal Drama

In a new interview, Simone pointed out that she wants ‘justice for Jordan’ after the latter was stripped of the bronze medal.

“I know she’s not on social media, but some of the funny things I’ve seen, I said, ‘OK, Jordan, can I send you something that I think you would really like right now?’” Simone told PEOPLE on Monday, August 26. After Team USA learned that Jordan’s bronze medal status had been revoked, Simone explained that she’s stayed in touch with her teammate throughout the ordeal. Although USA Gymnastics submitted video evidence proving that the coach acted within the one-minute deadline, the CAS doubled down on its ruling and awarded the medal to Ana.

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