Originally Posted by EdM
Originally Posted by smokepole
I don't get the public celebration of someone else's misfortunes. I don't know her, don't know if she's spoiled, a snowflake, or anything else some have called her but I do know it takes a hell of a lot of determination and hard work to get close to her level in any sport, much less dominate it for a number of years running.

Those dragging her down have no clue what it takes to get there.


Well stated. Such a bitter bunch here...


Exactly.

The same bitter bunch would have been gleefully calling her out if she had failed to reach her normal gold medal standards in the team or individual component had she not withdrawn. This isn't the first high caliber athlete to suddenly stop competing.