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Jordan Chiles Divides Fans With New Project

Jordan Chiles Divides Fans With New Project

October 28, 2026

Publication by EssentiallySports

October 28, 2026 | Edition #799

Hey Athletic Fans,

Fans are split over Jordan Chiles’ latest project while the Olympic bronze medal controversy lingers. Elsewhere, Ilona Maher is back in a Team USA squad after a year-long break.

All that and more in tonight’s edition of Essentially Athletics.

Jordan Chiles in a white leotard at a 2024 gymnastics event

Fans Split Over Jordan Chiles’ New Documentary as Olympic Bronze Medal Controversy Lingers

⚡Why this matters: The bronze medal case is still unresolved, and the film is not due on Hulu until fall 2027.

Alex Freeman playing for the USMNT against Portugal in March 2026

USMNT’s Alex Freeman Takes a Stand for 3-Year-Old Removed From Soccer Game

Team USA women's rugby sevens in action against Great Britain at Paris 2024

After a Year of Recovery, Ilona Maher Confirms She Is Back for Team USA Now

Swimmers diving off the blocks at an NCAA championship relay

Four Texas A&M Student-Athletes Removed From Roster

▶️WATCH: Team USA’s Paula Moltzan notched her first career World Cup win in the giant slalom at Sölden.

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