It is important to note that it was the tv cameras who chose to dwell on her after the race, she has no control over that limelight, as they were going to turn to her no matter what her actions. Her behavior did not seem to me like that of a drama queen. In her post race interview (less than 5 min after the race), she was a gracious loser and congratulated the Australian, hugging her as she passed. Her reaction after that race seemed totally appropriate for the circumstance.
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
There is letting your emotions show and then there is trying to hog the limelight. She collapsed onto the track, pounded it, and had some prolonged general histrionics before going off the field and starting over again next to a wall.
No recognition whatsoever of the other athletes' performances. Be a good sportsman, congratulate them and then sob into your shoes.
The 15 yr old US diver who didn't make the finals yesterday showed more dignity, even while her tears flowed on camera.
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