New evidence in Jordan Chiles' case revives Olympic bronze hopes.
It's been over 542 days since the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped Jordan Chiles of her only individual Olympic medal – a bronze on the floor exercise – but the long wait may finally be coming to an end. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has accepted new video evidence that could change the course of history in the case, reviving Chiles' hopes of reclaiming her bronze medal.
Chiles and her team formally appealed the CAS's ruling through the Swiss Federal Tribunal last September, arguing that the court had "violated Jordan's fundamental right to be heard" by refusing to consider video evidence that proved the inquiry into Chiles' score was submitted on time. The team claimed that this evidence demonstrated that Chiles was indeed entitled to a bronze medal.
Nearly one year and six months later, it seems that the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has taken notice of this new evidence. In a statement confirming its acceptance, the court revealed that an "audio-visual recording discovered after the CAS award" could potentially warrant a "modification of the contested award." This development has sent shockwaves through the gymnastics community, with many now hoping that Chiles will finally get her bronze medal.
The Court has referred the case back to the original arbitrator, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, who must now re-examine the situation taking into account the new evidence. While there's no timetable for this review, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision is a significant step towards justice for Chiles and her team.
USA Gymnastics has expressed its support for Chiles, stating that it recognizes the flaws in the initial process and welcomes the opportunity to hear all relevant evidence in the case. Jordan Chiles' counsel, Maurice M. Suh, has also welcomed the decision, calling it a "wrong righted" and expressing his client's determination to fight vigorously for her bronze medal.
While the road ahead remains long, this latest development is undoubtedly a positive step forward for Chiles and her team. Will this new evidence be enough to overturn the CAS's initial ruling? Only time will tell.
It's been over 542 days since the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped Jordan Chiles of her only individual Olympic medal – a bronze on the floor exercise – but the long wait may finally be coming to an end. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has accepted new video evidence that could change the course of history in the case, reviving Chiles' hopes of reclaiming her bronze medal.
Chiles and her team formally appealed the CAS's ruling through the Swiss Federal Tribunal last September, arguing that the court had "violated Jordan's fundamental right to be heard" by refusing to consider video evidence that proved the inquiry into Chiles' score was submitted on time. The team claimed that this evidence demonstrated that Chiles was indeed entitled to a bronze medal.
Nearly one year and six months later, it seems that the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has taken notice of this new evidence. In a statement confirming its acceptance, the court revealed that an "audio-visual recording discovered after the CAS award" could potentially warrant a "modification of the contested award." This development has sent shockwaves through the gymnastics community, with many now hoping that Chiles will finally get her bronze medal.
The Court has referred the case back to the original arbitrator, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, who must now re-examine the situation taking into account the new evidence. While there's no timetable for this review, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision is a significant step towards justice for Chiles and her team.
USA Gymnastics has expressed its support for Chiles, stating that it recognizes the flaws in the initial process and welcomes the opportunity to hear all relevant evidence in the case. Jordan Chiles' counsel, Maurice M. Suh, has also welcomed the decision, calling it a "wrong righted" and expressing his client's determination to fight vigorously for her bronze medal.
While the road ahead remains long, this latest development is undoubtedly a positive step forward for Chiles and her team. Will this new evidence be enough to overturn the CAS's initial ruling? Only time will tell.
I'm so confused... like, what even happened with Jordan Chiles' medal? It's been ages since she lost it, but now there's new video evidence that could change everything? 
Like, is this going to be a big deal or something? 
And what does the Swiss Federal Supreme Court have to do with all of this? Is it like, some kind of special court for athletes or something? 
It's been ages since that decision went against her and I've been rooting for her to get it back 
The new video evidence is a game-changer and if the CAS re-examines the situation, I'm all for it 
Can't wait to see this outcome play out 
! 542 days is a looong time, but it looks like she's finally got some new hope 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? 
. Fingers crossed this new evidence is enough to give Chiles that bronze medal she deserves 
like what were they waiting for?! 
Anyway, I'm glad Jordan Chiles' team is getting some justice but it's crazy that she lost her medal in the first place... 
At least now there's a chance for it to be corrected, fingers crossed! 
. But now it seems like new video evidence has surfaced that could change everything 
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. It's about time too, I was starting to think Chiles would never get her bronze 
542 days is a looong time to wait for justice. 
But yay for this new evidence that might change everything for her! 
I just want to see her smile when she receives it