I've been reading a lot on how disappointed people are with the gold tally and how athletes must be disappointed with silver or bronze.
There are only 3 places for the entire population of the world in each event. Just being there is a hell of an achievement! The experience they are having is unique.
Support all of them, regardless of nationality. They're all winners!
The closest I've come to an Olympic medal belonged to my University Computer teacher.
(Nee Shirley Strickland RIP). She gave me A's. She remained humbly proud of her achievements.
