--- title: Jordan Chiles: Athletes Deserve the Truth description: "The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential," writes Jordan Chiles. "That fairness matters." canonical: https://time.com/7373010/jordan-chiles-bronze-medal-swiss-court-decision/ author: Jordan Chiles article:opinion: true article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2026-02-10T11:01:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:50:59.911Z article:section: Ideas og:title: Jordan Chiles: Athletes Deserve the Truth og:description: "The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential," writes Chiles. 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Jamie Squire—Getty Images by [Jordan Chiles](https://time.com/author/jordan-chiles/) ## Jordan Chiles Jordan Chiles is a two-time Olympic gymnast Feb 10, 2026 11:01 AM UTC Ever since the 2024 Olympics, I have felt like I was holding my breath. An error in how my floor routine was scored—and a debate about when my coach challenged the mistake—turned my bronze medal into an international [controversy](https://time.com/7009822/jordan-chiles-olympic-bronze-in-jeopardy/). Through it all, Team USA supported me. And on Jan. 23, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court [agreed](https://www.bger.ch/files/live/sites/tfl/files/pdf/en/4a%5F0438%5F2024%5Fe.pdf) that a key piece of evidence was not, and must, be considered: the video that we believe demonstrates that we made our challenge within the necessary time frame. I rightfully earned my spot on the podium that day. When the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled in my favor to consider the video footage, I felt something I had not felt in a long time: relief, validation, and a quiet sense of peace. Not because the journey is over, but because for the first time, the system acknowledged what I have been saying all along. That athletes deserve fairness. We deserve due process. We deserve to be heard. I am deeply grateful for this outcome and for everyone who stood beside me through this fight: my family, who reminds me who I am when the noise gets loud; God and my faith, which have brought me comfort throughout this process; my coaches and teammates, who never stopped believing in the truth. I am so grateful for my entire team, especially my legal team, who fought with care and precision. And I am also grateful for the athletes and supporters around the world who saw themselves in this moment and refused to look away. I want the world to know this was never just about me. It is about every athlete who has ever stood on a podium, trusting that the rules would be applied fairly. Athletes are entitled to the same basic fairness and due process that anyone else expects when their dream is on the line, and they have followed all the rules. I fight for that [historic](https://www.today.com/news/paris-olympics/first-all-black-olympics-gymnastics-podium-2024-rcna165193) all-Black podium. A moment that was etched into the hearts of everyone who witnessed it. It is a powerful reminder that when our world seems to be chaotic and our future uncertain, the spirit of the Olympic Games can be a beacon to guide us back to humanity. To put it simply, I am giving my dream the fight it deserves. Since this saga began, I have carried the weight of being told to accept something that did not feel right. I was asked to move on while critical questions went unanswered. I was asked to trust a process that never fully looked at the evidence in front of it. As an athlete, I am taught that details matter. That timing matters. That fairness matters. So when those same values were missing in the legal process, it was impossible to stay silent. Some people want me to move on and just accept what has happened, but this fight is too important to every Olympic athlete who receives a medal and stands proudly on the podium representing their country. The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential. That fairness matters. That facts and evidence matter.  Jordan Chiles at the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 5, 2024. Toni L. Sandys—The Washington Post/Getty Images What has bothered me the most about this process has been the refusal by those deciding my case to consider video evidence that could prove my coach submitting a verbal inquiry within the required time. The [footage](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/09/16/simone-biles-documentary-jordan-chiles-bronze-medal-appeal/75256619007/) captured by Religion of Sports showed exactly what happened in real time. Less than a minute after my score was posted, my coach clearly stated, “Inquiry for Jordan.” That moment was real. It was recorded. And it mattered. Seeing that evidence finally recognized was not just a legal victory. It was an emotional one that has reminded me of my younger self. I think about the young version of myself often. The little girl who fell in love with gymnastics before she ever knew what a courtroom was. She believed that if you worked hard, played by the rules, and showed up with integrity, the system would meet you there. This fight is for young Jordan, who felt unseen and unheard at so many points in her journey. I owe it to her to see this through. And it is for every young athlete watching the Olympics, dreaming of standing on that podium one day, believing the same thing. This case is bigger than one competition or one result. It is about trust. Athletes give everything to their sport. Our bodies. Our time. Our youth. We deserve a system that treats us with the same respect and seriousness that it demands from us. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court decision gives me hope that progress is possible. That institutions can be held accountable. That change does not have to be symbolic. It can be real. As we move into the next stage of this case, I remain confident. Not just in the truth of what happened but in the principle that athletes’ voices matter. I have always believed in winning on the merits. That belief extends beyond the competition floor. It applies wherever fairness is tested. I did not choose this fight because I wanted to relive a painful moment. I chose it because justice should not depend on who you are or how powerful you are. It should depend on the facts. On the evidence. On doing what is right. I am standing up for myself, for every Olympic athlete who stands on that podium, and for the next generation who deserve to compete in a system worthy of their dreams. [TIME Ideas](https://www.time.com/ideas) hosts the world's leading voices, providing commentary on events in news, society, and culture. We welcome outside contributions. 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