Romania Proposes Jordan Chiles to Split Bronze Medal as Fight Turns Ugly With US Accusing Court of Making Shocking Mistakes [Video]

The contentious story surrounding U.S. Olympian Jordan Chiles and her disputed bronze medal has entered another intriguing chapter. In a back-and-forth battle, the Court of Arbitration for Sport decided earlier this week that the bronze medal should be awarded to Romania’s Ana-Maria Bărbosu, rather than Chiles, after extensive administrative disputes.

Subsequently, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation suggested a King Solomon-like solution, involving a third competitor in the decision, adding a unique twist to the situation. This came as the USA Olympic Committee on Wednesday accused the Court of Arbitration for Sport of making shocking mistakes in its management of the case, that cost Chiles to lose her Paris Olympics bronze medal.

Twist in the Tale

“The initiative to award bronze medals to all three athletes, Jordan Chiles, Ana-Maria Bărbosu, and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, was proposed by the lawyers of the Romanian Gymnastics Federation, with the prior approval of the Federation,” the Federation said in a statement.

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