2024 Summer Olympics Gymnastics Controversy

SOURCE www.npr.org
An independent arbitration court has vacated a last-minute inquiry in the Olympic gymnastics floor exercise final that boosted the score of U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles, putting her bronze medal into question.

Key Points

  • Last-minute inquiry boosted U.S. gymnast's score
  • Inquiry found to be filed too late
  • Bronze medal now in question

Pros

  • Transparency in judging process

Cons

  • Confusion over scoring
  • Possibility of medal being revoked