In her first public statement since the controversy over her Olympic bronze medal began, Jordan Chiles expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support she has received
While also addressing the "unprompted racially driven attacks on social media" that have been "wrong and extremely hurtful."
Chiles acknowledged the "devastating news" of having her bronze medal stripped away, stating that the decision "feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey."
She emphasized her pride in representing her culture and country, and her commitment to competing with integrity and upholding the values of sportsmanship and fairness.
The 23-year-old gymnast also touched on the positive impact she has had on others, writing, "Finding joy again has been a culture shift and I love seeing others embrace it
Despite the challenges she faces, Chiles remains hopeful that "the people in control will do the right thing" and vows to approach this situation with the same resilience she has shown throughout her career
Her teammates, including Simone Biles, have rallied behind her, with Biles posting on social media, "We saw what you did," in a show of solidarity.
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