PARIS — U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal in the floor exercise, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday, upholding findings that a coach's protest that got her on the podium shouldn't have been allowed.
Romanian Ana Bărbosu, 18, will now be the floor exercise bronze medalist.
"We are devastated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling regarding women’s floor exercise," according to a statement issued by USA Gymnastics on Saturday night.
"The inquiry into the Difficulty Value of Jordan Chiles’ floor exercise routine was filed in good faith and, we believed, in accordance with FIG rules to ensure accurate scoring."
"I am taking the time and removing myself from social media for my mental health thank you," she wrote.
Persons:
Jordan Chiles, Chiles, Cecile Landi, Marcel Ciolacu, he'd, Romanian Ana Bărbosu, Ana Bărbosu, She's, Jordan, she'd, David K, Li, Sean Nevin
Organizations:
PARIS, International Olympic, Romanian, IOC, Sunday, Sport, International Gymnastics Federation, NOC, USA Gymnastics
Locations:
U.S, Romanian, Romania, France, New York City, Tokyo, Paris, London