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Jordan Chiles ordered to return Olympic bronze medal, U.S. will appeal court's decision

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World Updated on: August 11, 2024 / 7:35 PM EDT / CBS/AP Jordan Chiles stripped of bronze medal American gymnastJordan Chileshas been stripped of her bronze medal on floor exercise and must return the hardware after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) voided the inquirythat led her to jump from fifth place to third. U.S. Olympic officials say they are going to appeal the court ruling.On Saturday, CAS ruled that the appeal by U.S. coach Cecile Landi to have .1 added to Chiles' score that vaulted the 23-year-old into third place came outside the 1-minute window allowed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In its decision, CAS wrote that the initial finishing order should be restored, meaning that Romania's Ana Barbosu would replace Chiles as the bronze medalist. Her teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea would be fourth and Chiles fifth.Late Saturday night, FIG said it would respect the court's decision and elevate Barosu to third. On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee...

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