Two months after the gymnastics floor finals, Jordan Chiles is still riding the wild ups and downs of the Paris Olympics medal controversy! the floor finals, Romania’s Ana Barbosu snagged the bronze medal, but then came the plot twist: her coaches appealed, and suddenly, Jordan found herself holding that shiny medal, overwhelmed with emotion—tears and all. But just when you thought it was a happy ending, the IOC swooped in, stripping Jordan of her medal because they claimed the appeal wasn’t filed on time. Cue the uproar!

Ana Barbosu proudly received her bronze medal at a ceremony in Romania shortly after the Paris Olympics concluded. However, that didn’t budge Jordan Chiles from her stance on her own medal. Despite the IOC’s order for her to return it, Jordan remains resolute in her decision to keep it and has taken the matter to the Swiss Federal Tribunal. And guess what? Her teammates are rallying behind her, showing some serious support. Especially her Paris Olympics roommate!

Amidst all this, Suni Lee decided to lighten the mood. In an interview with Glamour, she shared, “I’ve just been trying to make sure that she’s okay, and she realizes that she’s absolutely amazing and nothing is going to define her.” Then, when the interviewer joked about the IOC needing to go through Suni to get the medal back, she quipped, “I’d throw it in the ocean or something,” followed by a laugh. Classic Suni, always bringing her positive through the chaos! But did you know: this is not the first time Suni showed support to her teammate post the debacle?

After the bombshell announcement that Jordan Chiles would be stripped of her medal, Suni Lee didn’t hold back on her Instagram story on August 11th. She said, “All this talk about the athlete; what about the judges?? Completely unacceptable. This is awful, and I’m gutted for Jordan.” She added, “I got your back forever, Jo. [You have all my flowers and you will ALWAYS be an Olympic champion.💐” Suni’s message made it clear that no matter what happens, she’s in Jordan’s corner.

But Suni wasn’t alone in showing her support either! Big names like Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and LeBron James all came out to show their support for Jordan. And let’s not forget the fans who rallied behind her since day one. Jordan and her family were feeling the love, and her mom even took to X to express her gratitude.

Jordan Chiles’ mother shows her gratitude to all her daughter’s supporters

Post the bronze medal controversy, Jordan Chiles was having a very hard time as she had to quit social media. “I am taking this time and removing myself from social media for my mental health thank you,” she wrote in an Instagram story. But while she was trying to weather the storm, all her friends and supporters backed her and made sure to let her know that she was not alone in her fight.

To acknowledge this support, Jordan Chiles’ mother took to X to show them how grateful the gymnast and her whole family are to their supporters. While they were dealt with tough cards here, the gymnastics community never gave up on her. Gina Chiles wrote, “Thanks for going hard for Jordan. We see you and appreciate ya,” This acknowledgment was crucial in helping Jordan move on from the heartbreak she was facing in this chapter of her life.

Jordan Chiles is ready to turn the page and move on from the medal drama! She’s been spotted at various sports events, including WNBA games and the US Open, soaking up the action and enjoying life. Not only that, but she also took on the role of presenter at this year’s VMA awards—how’s that for a glow-up? Now, she’s gearing up for the Simone Biles-led Gold Over America tour, signaling a fresh start and a brighter days ahead.