Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal after court mandates score change, IOC says

Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal after court mandates score change, IOC says

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The International Olympic Committee initially awarded a bronze medal to gymnast Charles for her floor exercise routine. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport later ruled that the medal should be given to Romanian gymnast Anna Barbosa. This decision came after Barbosa's team appealed, arguing that Charles's coach filed an appeal 4 seconds too late. The court agreed, deducting 1/10th of a point from Charles's score, which ultimately cost her the bronze medal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who initially awarded the bronze medal to Charles?

Romanian Gymnastics Federation

Charles's Coach

The International Olympic Committee

The Court of Arbitration for Sport

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To whom was Charles's bronze medal reassigned?

The International Olympic Committee

Charles's Coach

The Court of Arbitration for Sport

Anna Barbosa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the appeal against Charles's medal?

The judges made a scoring error

Her coach filed the appeal too late

Her routine was not performed correctly

The medal was meant for a team event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was deducted from Charles's score?

0.5 points

1 point

1/110th of a point

1/10th of a point

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final outcome for Charles after the appeal?

She retained her bronze medal

She was awarded a silver medal

She lost her bronze medal

She was disqualified from the competition