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Jordan Chiles Faces Backlash Over Bestseller Memoir

3/19/2025

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Jordan Chiles, the inspiring two-time Olympian, is under fire for her memoir, "I’m That Girl," which soared to New York Times bestseller status. Critics are questioning its accuracy and alleging ghostwriting. Meanwhile, Chiles clings to her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, vowing to battle for her rightful recognition despite the controversy surrounding her scoring appeal.

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Jordan Chiles, the inspiring two-time Olympian, is under fire for her memoir, "I’m That Girl," which soared to New York Times bestseller status. Critics are questioning its accuracy and alleging ghostwriting. Meanwhile, Chiles clings to her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, vowing to battle for her rightful recognition despite the controversy surrounding her scoring appeal.