The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled to strip Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal due to her coach’s inquiry into the scores being four seconds too late. This decision was met with controversy, with Olympic champion Aly Raisman providing analysis on the situation. The ruling was made on August 12, 2024. The Paris Olympics recently concluded, and notable moments included Tom Cruise assisting in the closing ceremony and various Team USA medalists in events such as hurdles, long jump, climbing, wrestling, skateboard, and weightlifting appearing on TODAY. Some standout athletes from the games included Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Mike Tirico, Noah Lyles, and Jordan Chiles. Additionally, there were heartwarming moments of sportsmanship and camaraderie, as well as unexpected occurrences, such as the Muffin Man’s playful swim in the Seine River and the breakout stars among the Olympic odd job workers. The Olympic debut of break dancing in Paris was also tested out by Sunny Choi. Overall, the Paris Olympics provided a mix of triumph, controversy, and memorable moments for athletes, coaches, and fans alike.
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The Reasons Behind Jordan Chiles Losing Her Bronze Medal
