US gymnast Jordan Chiles has faced significant emotional distress after being stripped of her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics due to a timing appeal dispute, which she believes was influenced by racial bias. Initially awarded the bronze after a successful appeal, the Romanian Olympic Committee contested the timing, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled against Chiles, ordering her to return the medal. Despite the controversy, she made a striking debut at New York Fashion Week, signaling a new chapter in her public life. Former Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci and other supporters have voiced concerns about the mental health impact on athletes. USA Gymnastics has provided evidence supporting Chiles, but the CAS decision remains final.