On Friday, Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu was the bronze medal in floor exercise originally allocated to . However, Chiles’ original physical medal is still in her possession. This news comes from a report from , in which two knowledgeable sources who each wish to remain anonymous revealed that there are currently “no plans” for Chiles to return the bronze medal she accepted in the historic moment on August 5th.
In the latest development surrounding Chiles’ medal, the USA submitted an appeal of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)’s decision to strip the gymnast’s medal, with timestamped video evidence supporting the appeal. However, CAS has claimed their decision is final, saying they are unable to reopen the case. As such, USA Gymnastics has announced plans to take the matter to the Swiss high court.
In the meantime, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) gave Romania the clearance (and presumably the official hardware) to award Barbosu with her own bronze in the absence of the one Chiles still reportedly has in her possession. “The FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) adjusted ranking is based on a final CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) award, which is binding on all the parties,” the IOC said in a statement to . “While a challenge in the Swiss Federal Supreme Court is still possible, the CAS award is immediately enforceable and Ms.
Barbosu is entitled to receive the bronze medal.” Though the Romanian Federation of Gymnastics did proceed w.