Jordan Chiles may yet find some relief from her current troubles. At the center of the recent controversy sweeping through the gymnastics community, the 23-year-old UCLA Bruins star is facing a challenging time. While the return of her Olympic medal is a significant blow, there may be something on the horizon to bring a smile to Chiles’ face amidst these trying circumstances.
Just yesterday, celebrity rapper Flavor Flav promised to gift a bronze clock necklace to the gymnast. With all eyes on Chiles at the moment, it looks like the singer is here to follow up on his words in the most spectacular way possible.
Flavor Flav delivers on his promise to Jordan Chiles
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In his latest post on X from just hours ago, Flavor Flav shared a sneak peek of the bejeweled timepiece he’s come up with for Simone Biles’ bestie. Referring to the efforts by the USA’s apex gymnastics body to help Chiles in her time of need, Flavor wrote in his post, “USA gonna Fight the Powers that be,,, in the meantime between time,,, Imma always a man of my word @ChilesJordan.”
USA gonna Fight the Powers that be,,, in the meantime between time,,,
Imma always a man of my word @ChilesJordan https://t.co/evxFPV0YEd pic.twitter.com/rz72uZeWEz— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) August 13, 2024
His post shows off a massive metallic watch necklace, that’s scattered with diamonds, making it the perfect ornament to go with Jordan’s dazzling personality. The rapper also revealed that the special jewelry is made by the ROCK’N STONES famed Kellz, who designs the former’s signature clocks. With things being grim for the Washington family off late, his gesture has been a welcome surprise.
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Jordan’s mother Gina responded to Flavor’s gift with elation. “Thank you. Means the world,” wrote the gymnast’s mother. Mentioning how her daughter has distanced herself from the fiasco that’s raging across social media, Gina also promised to take the news to Jordan in hopes of giving her something to look forward to. However, while her well-wishers are bringing out the big guns to help Chiles overcome her plight, it would be a formidable challenge trying to erase the memory of the things that transpired in the French capital over the last week.
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The Chiles clan is enraged at the authorities
Chiles scored a solid 13.666 in the women’s floor exercise in the City of Love, initially placing fifth on the scoreboard. However, her coach, Cecile Landi, filed an inquiry, notifying the judges that they had missed scoring the Gogean Chiles performed. After the score was adjusted to 13.766, Chiles moved up to third place, overtaking Romania’s Ana Barbosu, who was already on the podium with her national flag. However, just five days later, more drama unfolded. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that the inquiry had been raised beyond the designated time period for an appeal, rendering it void.
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FIG also confirmed the suggestion and Chiles was directed to hand over her bronze medal. While USA Gymnastics and its Romanian counterpart agreed to share the medal, the IOC made it clear that Jordan had to forego her haul. Naturally, she was devastated by the news and her family members took to social media to slam the verdict. Jazmin, Jordan’s sister alleged that her sibling was a victim of racism and vowed to help the latter in every way possible. Gina was also furious over the matter and stated, “My daughter is a highly decorated Olympian with the biggest heart and a level of sportsmanship that is unmatched. And she’s being called disgusting things,” according to a report by NBC New York.
While Jordan’s emotions are justified, Flav’s step to help the wound heal will be a much-needed break for the gymnast and her family. What do you think? Share with us!
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