Jordan Chiles on the Edge—Will She Compete in 2028 After Medal Drama?
So, here’s the scoop: Gymnast Jordan Chiles, fresh off the whole medal fiasco at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, is throwing some serious shade on whether she’ll be dazzling audiences again at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. After she was controversially stripped of her bronze medal—initially awarded for her knockout floor routine that was Beyoncé-approved—she’s uncertain about her future in gymnastics. “It’s not a no and it’s not a yes,” she told E! News at the TIME Women of the Year Gala, emphasizing that she’s taking it “year by year, month by month.” Meanwhile, she’s been busy fighting for that medal. Following the soul-crushing incident, Jordan filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn that frustrating IOC ruling. She’s not giving up without a fight, saying her attorneys are on the case, and she’s got that determined sparkle—we feel you, girl.
Let’s break this down. Chiles finished just shy of the podium after initially landing in fifth place with a score of 13.666, which briefly prompted a score inquiry from Team USA. After the review, her score was adjusted to 13.766. Sounds promising, right? But the IOC claimed their challenge was submitted four seconds too late. Cue the eye-rolls. The collision of timing and scoring drama sounded like a plot twist straight out of some elite gymnastics soap opera.
The whole saga has understandably taken an emotional toll on her. “It’s been a very, very difficult time,” she shared with viewers on Today last November, revealing that despite her solid performances, it’s hard to shake the sense of injustice. “The medal is mine,” she firmly declared, and honestly, we’re rooting for her to claim what she believes is rightfully hers!
On the bright side, she’s not letting that drama overshadow her collegiate career at UCLA, which has been a blast so far. As of now, Jordan’s all about seizing those vibrant moments and has been enjoying NCAA gymnastics to the fullest. Will Chiles swoop back into the Olympic scene and turn the tide in Los Angeles? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—she’s not out of the game yet!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! News, NBC Olympics, TIME
