Olympic Rant

Having read some completely awful comments and snarky remarks on facebook today, I feel like I had to comment.

I want to preface what I am about to say, by saying that I have never really been that big of a fan of Emily Seebohm. But, having said that, I find the comments I have read today about Em completely disgusting.

I cannot believe the reaction some people have had, to her reaction to winning a silver medal in the 100m backstroke last night. In my opinion, she has every right to be disappointed in not swimming her best in the final. Being upset at not performing your best does not make you a spoilt brat.

When you know you are capable of swimming better (and she is, she broke the Olympic record in the heats) and you don't, of course it is disappointing. When the time you swim in the heats would have been enough to win the gold, of course that makes it even more disappointing.

Being upset by this does not make you a brat, nor does it make you an idiot or a bimbo. It also doesn't mean, and i quote, that "her mother should give her a big slap".

Of course making the Olympics is amazing, as is winning an Olympic medal and she should be proud of that! But when you know you are capable of better, it's definitely disappointing.

Apologies for the rant, but I couldn't sit back and not say something, even if it is only for my benefit.

Rant over.

xx love Breanna