Jordan Chiles is finally showing signs of moving on. The gymnast, who has had a tough time dealing with the aftermath of the Paris Olympics, is starting to find her footing again. After a rollercoaster of emotions—including the high of winning bronze on the Women’s floor post, followed by the gut-wrenching twist of being told to return the medal to Ana Barbosu—Jordan’s been through a lot.

On August 19, she shared a thought-provoking post by “Thirdeyethirst” on her Instagram story. It read, “Maturing is realizing you prefer a quiet life. You don’t chase after friendships or relationships, you’re happy with the few friends you have, no drama, just working on being the best version of yourself, not comparing your life to others, and learning to enjoy your own company instead of relying on others to be happy.” It seems Jordan is embracing the idea of finding peace and focusing on what truly matters.

This comes on the heels of her previous social media statement, where she announced her intent to step away from the platform. “I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health thank you,” she had posted after the Court of Arbitration reversed her medal decision. But with this latest online activity, it looks like Jordan might be reconsidering her break from social media.

Four days ago, Jordan Chiles finally broke her silence on the tumultuous medal situation, and it was an emotional revelation. She voiced her frustration, admitting that this might be the most challenging moment in her career. It’s clear she felt deeply that the whole thing was unjust. Jordan also shed light on the intense social media attacks she faced. She described how people relentlessly pressured her to return the medal, which spiraled into a full-blown smear campaign against her. The harassment wasn’t just hurtful; it was relentless.

In response, the US Gymnastics Committee stepped up. They issued a statement condemning the attacks and reaffirmed their support for Jordan.Gina Chiles, Jordan’s mother, didn’t hold back either, voicing her outrage over the unjust criticism her daughter faced in an Instagram post. She wrote, “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.”

Clearly, Gina’s fierce support is as unshakable as ever. Jordan’s teammates, Suni Lee and Simone Biles, rallied behind her as well, sharing Gina’s post on their Instagram Stories. It’s great to see the gymnastic community coming together, although it’s a reminder of how fan support can sometimes turn into misplaced hostility.

Ana Barbosu also chimed in, clarifying that she holds no personal grudges against Jordan. Instead, she pointed the finger at the judges, saying, “We as athletes don’t deserve something like that, we only want to perform as best as we can and be rewarded based on our performance.” Despite this, the situation remains tense, with Jordan still not ready to part with her hardware!

Jordan Chiles refuses to give back her medal, while Ana Barbosu revels in her win

Despite Ana Barbosu being officially awarded her medal on Friday, Jordan Chiles isn’t budging on returning hers. According to USA Today’s Christine Brennan, Jordan is holding onto the bronze as a statement to the International Olympic Committee. The report noted, “Jordan Chiles is in the United States and still has possession of the bronze medal that was awarded to her in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.”

She added, “There are no plans for Chiles to give the bronze medal back as U.S. officials say they plan to appeal what the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee said were ‘significant procedural errors’ by CAS.” Meanwhile, Barbosu, 18, expressed mixed feelings—she was “very happy and grateful,” but also “saddened” by the drama. She hoped for “happy conclusions” for herself and fellow Romanian gymnast Sabrina Voinea, who also contested her score.

After receiving her new medal, Barbosu joked about its weight, saying, “I didn’t realize it was that heavy.” She’s eager to bring more medals to Romania and advised aspiring gymnasts to “have faith that if they want something, it will come true if they stick with it and put in the hard work.” Reflecting on the unfolding drama day by day, what do you think about Jordan Chiles’ latest post? Share your thoughts in the comments below!