Official who ruled against Jordan Chiles in Olympic dispute has Romanian ties
A major conflict of interest may be surrounding the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to strip gymnast Jordan Chiles of her Olympic bronze medal and award it to Romania’s Ana Barbos. The president of the three-judge tribunal that ruled in Romania’s favour had previously represented the country in arbitration cases. According to documents reported […]
USA Gymnastics working on ‘justice’ for Jordan Chiles in Olympic medal dispute
USA Gymnastics highlighted its fight for justice for American gymnast Jordan Chiles after she was stripped of her bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics on August 5. “While we continue to celebrate the successes of Team USA Gymnastics on social media, please know that we are committed to pursuing justice […]
Imane Khelif’s ex-sparring partner’s bizarre claims after Olympic controversy
Gold medalist boxer Imane Kherif is under attack by one of his former sparring partners. Bulgarian-Nigerian female boxer Joana Nwamerue, who has sparred with Kherif on several occasions since the Algerian boxer was embroiled in a gender controversy at the Olympics, has a bizarre theory about Kherif’s background. “[Khelif] “He has some internal issues. But […]
Change.Org Petition Demands Australian Breakdancer ‘Raygun’ be Held Accountable for ‘Manipulating’ Olympic Selection Process
Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn (aka Rae Gunn) has the internet in stitches after performing one of the funniest breakdancing routines in Olympic breakdancing history. But not everyone is laughing. A Change.Org petition was recently created to hold “Rae Gun” and Australia’s head of the Olympic delegation, Anna Mears, to account for “manipulating” the selection process […]
Australian b-girl’s father-in-law takes swipe at judges over Olympic breaking score
The family of an Australian breakdancer whose performance at last week’s Paris Olympics made headlines has slammed the judges who gave her a zero score. B-girl Rachel Gunn, better known as Rae Gunn, tried to wow the crowd with moves like the “kangaroo dance,” but the judges didn’t seem too impressed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE […]
Weightlifter Emily Campbell couldn’t wait to leave Olympic Village
The accommodations for the more than 10,000 Olympic athletes who visited Paris were not exactly five-star hotels. British weightlifter Emily Campbell, a bronze medallist, was scathing about the sleeping conditions in the Olympic Village. “I can’t wait to sleep in my own bed,” Campbell told the BBC after the Olympics. “I know it sounds like […]
Raygun accused of ‘getting zero points on purpose’ in Olympic breaking controversy
Olympic breakdancer Dr Rachel Gunn has been accused by sporting heavyweights of “deliberately aiming for zero” and behaving “disrespectfully” towards other Australian athletes. The harsh criticism contrasts with growing calls for Gunn, known around the competition as “Ray Gunn,” to be fired despite her poor performance in Paris. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered his […]
Victor Wembanyama puts basketball world on notice after Olympic loss: ‘Worried’ for opponents
Wenby is warning the world. Victor Wembanyama sent a strong message after France’s loss to the United States in the gold medal match of the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday. Victor Wembanyama reacted after the USA’s win in the men’s basketball gold medal game. AFP via Getty Images The French basketball phenom and star of […]
Aly Raisman slams Jordan Chiles losing Olympic bronze medal
Aly Raisman is heartbroken for Jordan Chiles. Raisman, who won two gold medals in London in 2012 and another in Rio in 2016, Appearance on NBC’s “Today” show To discuss the controversy that led to Chiles being stripped of his bronze medal. “It’s just so heartbreaking. My heart goes out to Jordan,” Raisman said on […]
Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze not returned despite ‘conclusive’ evidence’
Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal may officially be lost forever after the Court of Arbitration for Sport declined to consider overturning its ruling despite new evidence from USA Gymnastics. USA Gymnastics said it had video evidence showing that coach Cecil Lundy’s request for an investigation into Chile’s floor exercise score at the Paris Olympics was made […]