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September 16

Reactions from Chiles and her coaches, teammates, and family

According toYahoo!

She went on to say: Do I feel bad for the Romanian athlete?

Of course I do!

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

It was so sad and heartbreaking to see but it is the sport!

She EARNED that bronze medal, her 1st individual Olympic medal and I couldnt be more proud and excited!

They have officially, five days later, stripped her of one of her medals.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

Not because she didnt win, not because she was drugged, not because she stepped out of bounds.

Not because she wasnt good enough.

But because the judges failed to give her difficulty and forced an inquiry to be made.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

But this is so unacceptable & heartbreaking.

No athlete should ever go through this.

This is unfair & cruel.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

Athlete fairness & athlete mental health matters.

Athletes should not suffer from mistakes that are out of their control.

& the bullying must stop!

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

Chiles called this one of the most challenging moments of my career.

Has anything like this ever happened before?

In short: no.

What happens next?

We await news from the Swiss Tribunal on how the USAG appeal will be handled.

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