Heartbroken Jordan Chiles Receives Diamond Not Bronze As Paris Olympics Medal Controversy Continues
Jordan Chiles may yet get some respite out of her troubles. Being at the center of the controversy thatâs sweeping across the gymnastics community these past few days, the 23-year-old UCLA Bruins star isnât having the best time of her life right now. While the sadness of having to return her Olympic medal is a tough ask in itself, there might be something to bring a smile to Chilesâ face at a time when everything seems bleak.
Just yesterday, celebrity rapper Flavor Flav promised to gift a bronze clock necklace to the gymnast. With all eyes on Chiles at the moment, it looks like the singer is here to follow up on his words in the most spectacular way possible.
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In his latest post on X from just hours ago, Flavor Flav shared a sneak peek of the bejeweled timepiece heâs come up with for Simone Bilesâ bestie. Referring to the efforts by the USAâs apex gymnastics body to help Chiles in her time of need, Flavor wrote in his post, âUSA gonna Fight the Powers that be,,, in the meantime between time,,, Imma always a man of my word @ChilesJordan.â
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His post shows off a massive metallic watch necklace, thatâs scattered with diamonds, making it the perfect ornament to go with Jordanâs dazzling personality. The rapper also revealed that the special jewelry is made by the ROCKâN STONES famed Kellz, who designs the formerâs signature clocks. With things being grim for the Washington family off late, his gesture has been a welcome surprise.
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Jordanâs mother Gina responded to Flavorâs gift with elation. âThank you. Means the world,â wrote the gymnastâs mother. Mentioning how her daughter has distanced herself from the fiasco thatâs raging across social media, Gina also promised to take the news to Jordan in hopes of giving her something to look forward to. However, while her well-wishers are bringing out the big guns to help Chiles overcome her plight, it would be a formidable challenge trying to erase the memory of the things that transpired in the French capital over the last week.
The Chiles clan is enraged at the authoritiesChiles scored a solid 13.666 in the womenâs floor exercise in the City of Love, landing in fifth place on the scoreboard. However, her coach Cecile Landi raised an inquiry notifying the judges that they missed scoring the star for the Gogean she performed. After the score was adjusted to 13.766, Chiles rose to third position, overtaking Romaniaâs Ana Barbosu, who was already on the podium with her national flag. However, just five days after the drama, more theatrics were waiting. The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) opined that the inquiry was raised beyond the designated time period for an appeal, and therefore, void of merit.
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FIG also confirmed the suggestion and Chiles was directed to hand over her bronze medal. While USA Gymnastics and its Romanian counterpart agreed to share the medal, the IOC made it clear that Jordan had to forego her haul. Naturally, she was devastated by the news and her family members took to social media to slam the verdict. Jazmin, Jordanâs sister alleged that her sibling was a victim of racism and vowed to help the latter in every way possible. Gina was also furious over the matter and stated, âMy daughter is a highly decorated Olympian with the biggest heart and a level of sportsmanship that is unmatched. And sheâs being called disgusting things,â according to a report by NBC New York.
While Jordanâs emotions are justified, Flavâs step to help the wound heal will be a much-needed break for the gymnast and her family. What do you think? Share with us!
