Is the world of Olympic gymnastics truly fair? The controversy surrounding Jordan Chiles' bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics has ignited a firestorm, with Aly Raisman, a fellow Olympic gymnast, stepping into the fray to question the events and decisions that unfolded.
The drama began when Chiles, initially absent from the podium following her floor exercise, was eventually awarded a bronze medal after her coach submitted an inquiry. This inquiry led to a score adjustment, raising her final mark to 13.766. However, the elation was short-lived. A subsequent ruling by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) demanded that Chiles forfeit her bronze medal to Romania's Ana Barbosu, citing that the inquiry had been submitted four seconds past the deadline. This decision sparked outrage, with Raisman emerging as one of Chiles' most vocal defenders.
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Full Name | Alexandra Raisman |
Nickname | Aly |
Date of Birth | May 25, 1994 |
Place of Birth | Needham, Massachusetts, USA |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
Sport | Gymnastics |
Specialty | All-Around, Floor Exercise, Balance Beam |
Club | Brestyan's American Gymnastics |
Coach | Mihai Brestyan, Silvia Brestyan |
Olympic Appearances | 2012 London, 2016 Rio |
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Official Website | Aly Raisman Official Website |
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