The USOPC said that “given these circumstances, we are committed to pursuing an appeal to help Jordan Chiles receive the recognition she deserves. We remain dedicated to supporting her as an Olympic champion and will continue to work diligently to resolve this matter swiftly and fairly.”
Two potential places the USOPC could take such an appeal are Switzerland’s highest court, the Swiss Tribunal, or the European Court of Human Rights, the Associated Press reported.
Following the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Chiles, who has been dealing with hateful comments on social media in recent days amid the dispute, shared a series of broken heart emojis on social media.
“I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health,” the 23-year-old wrote on her Instagram Stories Aug. 10. “Thank you.”
And her teammates, family, friends and fans have rallied behind her.
“Sending you so much love Jordan,” Simone Biles wrote on her Instagram Stories Aug. 10. “Keep your chin up Olympic champ! We love you.”
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