Sydney McLaughlin Emotional Post on Lack Of Support And Respect After Breaking The WR At The Trials

SeattleSilver wrote:

I hope she has a long and successful career, and I'm sorry that her feelings were hurt by people she had expected to support her.

But I'm not a fan of this sort of 'complaint to the world'. It is the sort of over-sharing that I wish people would stop doing.

Just like people who get upset over trolls/haters need to disconnect. If you don’t like over sharing. Judy disconnect.

Runner10287 wrote:

SeattleSilver wrote:

I hope she has a long and successful career, and I'm sorry that her feelings were hurt by people she had expected to support her.

But I'm not a fan of this sort of 'complaint to the world'. It is the sort of over-sharing that I wish people would stop doing.

Just like people who get upset over trolls/haters need to disconnect. If you don’t like over sharing. Judy disconnect.

It's not that simple (as has been mentioned in early posts) A social media presence is a contractual obligation in most if not all sponsorship agreements. I have not had any athletes with "mega" sponsorships but a couple that have had some smaller deals that included some stipends, payments, bonuses, etc. (so not just a product deal) A social media presence with a certain amount of postings per month/quarter were required.

I feel like she's talking about Felix? Don't think anyone has even suggested it. They are training partners, but multiple athletes came out criticizing the over coverage of Felix at the trials (Jonathas). And I feel like we've seen nothing that shows they're friendly as training partners. No posts. No real happy hugs not even after the relay. Whats up with that? I could be wrong, but that really checks all of the boxes for what clues we have.

I don't think it's DM, they've publicly been very warm and friendly to each other in interviews / finish line videos.

I’m referring to us normies who don’t have to endorse products or engage with fans. Just check out from the negativity online.

For a pro athlete. Don’t read your mentions. Although in Sydney’s case here it sounds like people in her non internet world. All I can is say is they showed her family and friends watching from home on NBC and they sure looked excited? So I don’t know.

Runner10287 wrote:

I’m referring to us normies who don’t have to endorse products or engage with fans. Just check out from the negativity online.

For a pro athlete. Don’t read your mentions. Although in Sydney’s case here it sounds like people in her non internet world. All I can is say is they showed her family and friends watching from home on NBC and they sure looked excited? So I don’t know.

I wholeheartedly agree!

Felix Coverage wrote:

I feel like she's talking about Felix? Don't think anyone has even suggested it. They are training partners, but multiple athletes came out criticizing the over coverage of Felix at the trials (Jonathas). And I feel like we've seen nothing that shows they're friendly as training partners. No posts. No real happy hugs not even after the relay. Whats up with that? I could be wrong, but that really checks all of the boxes for what clues we have.

I don't think it's DM, they've publicly been very warm and friendly to each other in interviews / finish line videos.

Very good guess. The Queen Bee giving a little sting to her successor on the way out?

John Scott wrote:

I tried watching, but I honestly can't handle the religious inclination. There's an explanation for your level of fitness, results, and everything else related to your profession, and coming up short two years ago is not "god's plan for you to become more mature".

Two years ago she wasn't good enough, then she worked hard and intelligently and became the best. She did it herself.

You can't handle Syd the Kid talking about religion because you're intolerant of others. Faith enabled her to get through some very rough times, and get to where she is in 2021. And you're annoyed by it. It may not be your faith. And you may not agree with her beliefs. But who the hell are you to lecture Syd the Kid about faith? I tolerate irrational secular beliefs every where I go, every single day of the year. You, my friend, need to do the same!

Turtle Wax wrote:

You can't handle Syd the Kid talking about religion because you're intolerant of others. Faith enabled her to get through some very rough times, and get to where she is in 2021. And you're annoyed by it. It may not be your faith. And you may not agree with her beliefs. But who the hell are you to lecture Syd the Kid about faith? I tolerate irrational secular beliefs every where I go, every single day of the year. You, my friend, need to do the same!

You confuse the word 'tolerate' with 'approve'.

I tolerate it just like I tolerate Jehovah's Witnesses knocking on my neighbor's door, or groups of orthodox jews acting erratically on international flights, but I certainly don't approve of it.

And who am I to lecture McLaughlin about faith? I haven't said a word about faith. I said she became OC & WR-holder by means of her own, without 'divine intervention or guidance'.

I can't believe I'm having these exchanges.

These younger generations are consumed with being “validated.” Social media has turned it into a monster. The reality is you need to keep the circle of people that validate you very very small. Often only 1-3 people should you really care about their opinions of you. They could be your spouse, parents, life long friend… Caring about what every Tom, Dick, and Harry thinks is a waste of emotional effort. Sydney focus on your craft and keep the circle of caring very very small. Teammates, Fans, Sponsors only care about because you’re fast. However those aforementioned will care about if you finish last.

barney23 wrote:

I do not think it is the Muslim association. It is a colourism thing. Dalilah has been around all these years and she's been doing her thing, but everyone starts caring only when an athlete of a certain shade, seeming faster than her, comes along.

Given all the [racist] screeds against SCR "justifying" the hatred for her on these boards of such fine people, Dalilah has been a perfect representation of the sport. Uncontroversial, well-spoken, hard-working. But it wasn't until this Mc-whoever came along that you started seeing all this interest and takes.

This is inaccurate. Dalilah did not set herself apart from the pack until Sydney was on the scene. Sydney had the phenom spotlight put on her since high school because of her talent. It is so simple, yet you see things which are not there.

FYI, the overwhelming majority of people critical of SCR do not care what color she is. How old are you 5?

Runner10287 wrote:

SeattleSilver wrote:

I hope she has a long and successful career, and I'm sorry that her feelings were hurt by people she had expected to support her.

But I'm not a fan of this sort of 'complaint to the world'. It is the sort of over-sharing that I wish people would stop doing.

Just like people who get upset over trolls/haters need to disconnect. If you don’t like over sharing. Judy disconnect.

^This

Sharapova is from a different country which may value different sports more than we do. And also, even with Serena being as popular as she is, she has a terrible personality, which likely holds her back.

NYDCRunner1 wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

this may be true of everyday people. but athletes and other celebs do it for their sponsors. it would be unacceptable for them not to have a social media presence.

Well perhaps it is time they start looking at such clauses in their contracts. If there is an aspect that is negating their ability to perform, it will not prove beneficial to either athletes or sponsors or their brands.

This is why many of them have handlers that deal with the social media on their behalf.

shwiwv27dh wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

this may be true of everyday people. but athletes and other celebs do it for their sponsors. it would be unacceptable for them not to have a social media presence.

That's a cop out. You think LeBron or Brady or Messi would not have big contracts if they decided to make their social media private or drop it all together?

Some of these athletes have to have the balls to say "I'll let my results earn my checks, not my posts" and say no to these clauses.

Track and field athletes make the bulk of their money through sponsors. TV contracts are garbage and attendance is almost non existent. Please do not compare our athletes to those who come BIG TIME REVENUE earning sports.

Your condescending tone is showing your lack of intelligence and class.

What are you talking about. It was a good post.

I usually don’t like to comment on this sort of thing because I believe faith to be a personal walk that should be shared with others with a sense of humility and respect. Jesus did mention a thing about taking the log out of you own eye and something about ye without sin casting the first stone. Be careful of walking around world judging damned souls. It’s not our place to do that.

The Clown Show wrote:

Hurno wrote:

Your condescending tone is showing your lack of intelligence and class.

What are you talking about. It was a good post.

"Cutting through the imperfect presentation of a young woman who left college after only a year to turn pro and who is an Evangelical Christian"

Why was that part necessary to post?

No presentation will be perfect, why point that out?

Left college after a year. So what? Is she not considered "educated" now?

She's an Evangelical Christian. Also, so what?

I agree she's young, emotional, and doesn't quite understand yet that people will hate her through no fault of her own just because they are jealous hateful people. These people do not matter. Even those close to her. Just about everyone has people close to them that secretly hope they fail, don't let those people get to you. Do not stoop to their level. Live your life, don't carry hate in your heart. be happy.

She's starting to see people will hate you for no other reason than that you are successful.

At one point she says something along the lines of having never done anything to them.

In their minds she did, she's successful and they are miserable...they hate her for it.