Chiles initially finished fifth in the floor routine final at the ParisOlympics.

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Today, she addressed the controversy on X.

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Jordan Chiles of USA celebrates during the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final medal ceremony on Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France.

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I have no words, Chiles continued.

To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful.

I have taken pride in cheering on everyone regardless of team or country.

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Finding joy again has been a culture shift and I love seeing others embrace it.

I feel like I have given everyone permission to be authentic to who they are.

I am now confronted with one of the most challenging moments of my career.

Believe me when I say I have had many.

I believe that at the end of this journey, the people in control will do the right thing.