Controversial Inquiry at Paris Olympics: Chiles' Late Boost Shocks Gymnastics Community

Nadia Comaneci expressed outrage after Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu lost her bronze medal to American Jordan Chiles due to a late score review at the Paris Olympics. Barbosu, initially celebrating her victory, was left devastated by the revised results. The incident sparked discussions about athlete mental health.

Gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci expressed her outrage after Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu lost her bronze medal to American competitor Jordan Chiles at the Paris Olympics. The controversy arose when U.S. coaches requested a review, which resulted in a score boost for Chiles, leaving Barbosu in tears on the floor.

'I can't believe we play with athletes' mental health and emotions like this... let's protect them,' the nine-time Olympic medalist wrote on X. Initially, Barbosu thought she had secured a medal in the floor final. However, a late score review for Chiles changed the outcome.

The revised results showed Chiles edging Barbosu with a score of 13.766 to 13.700. Barbosu was visibly devastated, exiting the venue in tears. 'At this point, we had nothing to lose,' said Team USA coach Cecile Landi. 'I honestly didn't think it was going to happen, but when I heard her scream, I turned around and was like, What?'

(With inputs from agencies.)