What happens when an award of an Olympic medal decision is overturned? In this gripping episode of Arbitration Talk, CAS arbitrators Jim Carter and Kristen Thorsness join host Rich Silberberg to unpack the most highly disputed medal award of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

A protest over scoring in the women’s gymnastics floor exercise event final led to a shocking series of reversals, leaving three athletes in limbo and setting the stage for a controversial ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) followed by a now-pending appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court. Tune in as we break down the legal drama, the role of CAS in the resolution of disputes arising at the Olympic Games, and what might happen next in the resolution of this high-stakes dispute.

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www.tas-cas.org

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Are you familiar with the use of tainted burrito and kissing defenses to potentially disqualifying doping charges? Or the shattering of an Olympic athlete’s dreams by a paperwork error? In this episode, CAS arbitrators Jim Carter and Kristen Thorsness and dive deep into real cases they have heard, decided, and followed over the years—some that made headlines, and others that were no less heart breaking that remained in the shadows. Whether arising on site at thethe Olympic Games or during the off-season , we uncover the high-stakes world of dispute resolution in the international sports arena, where careers, reputations, and gold medals are on the line. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the legal intricacies that have shaped the world of international athletics!

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.tas-cas.org

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Welcome to CCA Arbitration Talk – the podcast of the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), the pre-eminent professional organization in the field of commercial arbitration. This podcast series explores the world of commercial arbitration, including its advantages, challenges, and impact upon today's legal landscape.

What happens when a high-stakes dispute arises in international athletic events? Enter the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)—the ultimate decision-maker in global athletics. In this inaugural episode of Arbitration Talk, host Rich Silberberg sits down with internationally-renowned arbitrator and CAS panelist Jim Carter, along with Olympic gold medalist and CAS arbitrator Kristen Thorsness to trace CAS’s role from its origins in the 1980s to the pivotal role that it plays today in the real-time resolution of disputes in the international sports arena. This episode pulls back the curtain on the “Supreme Court of World Sports.” Tune in for an insightful discussion of the fascinating cases that shape the world of international athletics!

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.tas-cas.org

For more CCA resources, please follow the CCA on LinkedIn and visit CCArbitrators.org.