“Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Medal Appeal Boosted by Simone Biles’ Netflix Documentary Footage”

Jordan Chiles may have a shot at reclaiming her Olympic bronze medal thanks to new evidence found in Simone Biles’ Netflix documentary. The court documents released on Monday revealed that the video footage crucial to Chiles’ appeal came from the director and production company behind Biles’ docuseries.

Chiles was initially awarded the bronze medal during the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it was later revoked by the Court of Arbitration for Sport due to a technicality regarding the timing of her coach’s appeal. The medal was then reallocated to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu, leaving Chiles devastated.

In response to the ruling, Chiles expressed her disappointment, stating that the decision felt unjust and was a significant blow to her and her supporters. She also addressed the racially driven attacks she faced on social media, calling them wrong and hurtful.

Despite the setback, Chiles and US Gymnastics continued to fight the decision, with the documentary footage potentially serving as a game-changer. The video reportedly shows Chiles’ coach submitting the appeal within the time limit, contradicting the court’s ruling.

Chiles’ team submitted a formal appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal, highlighting the errors made during the initial court process and presenting the new evidence. The footage also revealed a scoring inquiry for Biles that went unheard, prompting the 11-time Olympic medalist to advocate for justice for Chiles.

With the new evidence and errors in the court’s process coming to light, Chiles may have a chance to overturn the decision and reclaim her bronze medal. The documentary footage could be the key to righting the wrong that was done to the talented gymnast.