(BBC) – US gymnast Jordan Chiles says she has received Online racist abuse after an appeal over the decision to strip her of the bronze medal she won at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The International Gymnastics Federation (Fig) upgraded Romania’s Ana Barbosu from fourth to third in the women’s floor final, following a Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) ruling.
It meant that Chiles, 23, lost her bronze medal after initially being upgraded from fifth to third, because of an inquiry by her coach, Cecile Landi that increased her difficulty rating.

Since the decision, Cas has refused to review its decision and condemned “outrageous statements” that it was biased.
Reports in US media had suggested the head of the Cas panel making the decision in the case had links to Romania.

Chiles said the “decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow” and that she has faced abuse during the process.

“To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful,” she said in a statement posted to X on Thursday.
“I’ve poured my heart and soul into this sport and I am so proud to represent my culture and my country.”

Chiles was a member of the US team – which included Simone Biles – that won gold in the women’s team gymnastics.