No kidding, that's gotta be as close to devastated that I've seen someone. And frankly, I don't feel even a tiny bit sorry for him. WTF, he's already won two Worlds and two Olympics. It's not like he'd never won or medaled and that was his last chance. He did win the last 4 global champs but lost a few others before that, winning silvers and bronzes, so it's not like he was losing for the first time in his life. What a drama queen and spoiled brat.
No kidding, that's gotta be as close to devastated that I've seen someone. And frankly, I don't feel even a tiny bit sorry for him. WTF, he's already won two Worlds and two Olympics. It's not like he'd never won or medaled and that was his last chance. He did win the last 4 global champs but lost a few others before that, winning silvers and bronzes, so it's not like he was losing for the first time in his life. What a drama queen and spoiled brat.
This. Oh boo hoo, you didn't win a FIFTH global title? Cry me a river...oh wait, he already did.
No kidding, that's gotta be as close to devastated that I've seen someone. And frankly, I don't feel even a tiny bit sorry for him. WTF, he's already won two Worlds and two Olympics. It's not like he'd never won or medaled and that was his last chance. He did win the last 4 global champs but lost a few others before that, winning silvers and bronzes, so it's not like he was losing for the first time in his life. What a drama queen and spoiled brat.
Across all sports, I usually hate people who say things like “if you don’t like ____, then you’re not a real fan,” but seriously how in the world are you a fan of professional sports without being able to appreciate a mindset like that? Someone who wants to win no matter what and no matter how many times they’ve already done so. Losing for the first time in years should hurt, especially when you enter as a heavy favorite.
After his 2023 season (2x world record, 5+x European record, 2x diamond league champion, world champion, world silver), Jakob said he wasn’t happy with his season because he didn’t win the 1500. I don’t think every athlete necessarily should think this way, but I definitely enjoy seeing people at the top who hate to lose
No kidding, that's gotta be as close to devastated that I've seen someone. And frankly, I don't feel even a tiny bit sorry for him. WTF, he's already won two Worlds and two Olympics. It's not like he'd never won or medaled and that was his last chance. He did win the last 4 global champs but lost a few others before that, winning silvers and bronzes, so it's not like he was losing for the first time in his life. What a drama queen and spoiled brat.
Across all sports, I usually hate people who say things like “if you don’t like ____, then you’re not a real fan,” but seriously how in the world are you a fan of professional sports without being able to appreciate a mindset like that? Someone who wants to win no matter what and no matter how many times they’ve already done so. Losing for the first time in years should hurt, especially when you enter as a heavy favorite.
After his 2023 season (2x world record, 5+x European record, 2x diamond league champion, world champion, world silver), Jakob said he wasn’t happy with his season because he didn’t win the 1500. I don’t think every athlete necessarily should think this way, but I definitely enjoy seeing people at the top who hate to lose
I think it's one thing to hate to lose, but another to be so demonstrative in your disappointment, especially when you have won so much and others have not. Laying on the track and sobbing, then knocking yourself upside the head is just not a good look, no matter how much of a hardcore champion you are.
Across all sports, I usually hate people who say things like “if you don’t like ____, then you’re not a real fan,” but seriously how in the world are you a fan of professional sports without being able to appreciate a mindset like that? Someone who wants to win no matter what and no matter how many times they’ve already done so. Losing for the first time in years should hurt, especially when you enter as a heavy favorite.
After his 2023 season (2x world record, 5+x European record, 2x diamond league champion, world champion, world silver), Jakob said he wasn’t happy with his season because he didn’t win the 1500. I don’t think every athlete necessarily should think this way, but I definitely enjoy seeing people at the top who hate to lose
I think it's one thing to hate to lose, but another to be so demonstrative in your disappointment, especially when you have won so much and others have not. Laying on the track and sobbing, then knocking yourself upside the head is just not a good look, no matter how much of a hardcore champion you are.
This. Overly dramatic to the point of just being weird.
Across all sports, I usually hate people who say things like “if you don’t like ____, then you’re not a real fan,” but seriously how in the world are you a fan of professional sports without being able to appreciate a mindset like that? Someone who wants to win no matter what and no matter how many times they’ve already done so. Losing for the first time in years should hurt, especially when you enter as a heavy favorite.
After his 2023 season (2x world record, 5+x European record, 2x diamond league champion, world champion, world silver), Jakob said he wasn’t happy with his season because he didn’t win the 1500. I don’t think every athlete necessarily should think this way, but I definitely enjoy seeing people at the top who hate to lose
I think it's one thing to hate to lose, but another to be so demonstrative in your disappointment, especially when you have won so much and others have not. Laying on the track and sobbing, then knocking yourself upside the head is just not a good look, no matter how much of a hardcore champion you are.
So where should the line be drawn? Clearly we don’t want robots devoid of emotion, and I don’t want top contenders who are utterly ambivalent to losing like Grant Fisher.
El G had a similar reaction after winning in Athens. Tamberi has had some pretty emotional reactions over the years. An Italian woman dropped to the track screaming for a while after advancing to the 400h semis last night. Obviously these examples are for winners, not losers, and some with extenuating circumstances, but I think the principle should be the same. First win or first loss, really and win or loss on a stage like this, it’s still one of the most vulnerable, emotional moments in these athletes’ lives.
It’s hard to become a great champion without caring, and if he cares so much that he wears his heart on his sleeve, so be it. I think it’s cool to see athletes that so clearly care about something they’ve dedicated their entire lives to.
I think it's one thing to hate to lose, but another to be so demonstrative in your disappointment, especially when you have won so much and others have not. Laying on the track and sobbing, then knocking yourself upside the head is just not a good look, no matter how much of a hardcore champion you are.
So where should the line be drawn? Clearly we don’t want robots devoid of emotion, and I don’t want top contenders who are utterly ambivalent to losing like Grant Fisher.
El G had a similar reaction after winning in Athens. Tamberi has had some pretty emotional reactions over the years. An Italian woman dropped to the track screaming for a while after advancing to the 400h semis last night. Obviously these examples are for winners, not losers, and some with extenuating circumstances, but I think the principle should be the same. First win or first loss, really and win or loss on a stage like this, it’s still one of the most vulnerable, emotional moments in these athletes’ lives.
It’s hard to become a great champion without caring, and if he cares so much that he wears his heart on his sleeve, so be it. I think it’s cool to see athletes that so clearly care about something they’ve dedicated their entire lives to.
Except that it's not his first win or first loss on this stage. It's his 3rd non-gold medal. He got too used to winning and forgot how to lose with grace.
I can only imagine what the reaction would be from people on here if later in the week Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone loses her first global championship since 2019, and proceeds to theatrically collapse onto the track sobbing and hitting herself in the head. I'm sure every post will praise her for wearing her heart on her sleeve.
So where should the line be drawn? Clearly we don’t want robots devoid of emotion, and I don’t want top contenders who are utterly ambivalent to losing like Grant Fisher.
El G had a similar reaction after winning in Athens. Tamberi has had some pretty emotional reactions over the years. An Italian woman dropped to the track screaming for a while after advancing to the 400h semis last night. Obviously these examples are for winners, not losers, and some with extenuating circumstances, but I think the principle should be the same. First win or first loss, really and win or loss on a stage like this, it’s still one of the most vulnerable, emotional moments in these athletes’ lives.
It’s hard to become a great champion without caring, and if he cares so much that he wears his heart on his sleeve, so be it. I think it’s cool to see athletes that so clearly care about something they’ve dedicated their entire lives to.
Except that it's not his first win or first loss on this stage. It's his 3rd non-gold medal. He got too used to winning and forgot how to lose with grace.
I can only imagine what the reaction would be from people on here if later in the week Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone loses her first global championship since 2019, and proceeds to theatrically collapse onto the track sobbing and hitting herself in the head. I'm sure every post will praise her for wearing her heart on her sleeve.
Fine first loss that’s mattered in 6 years, is that better for you? I also said any loss on a stage like this, but it autocorrected, so I guess it wasn’t clear
Ironically, probably the second biggest point of criticism towards Sydney on these boards is how she never shows emotion. We know she won’t react like that, but if she did I think that would be fine.
I also wouldn’t say he didn’t lose with grace. He went over to congratulate Beamish and took pictures with him in the water jump with their medals. He was just mad at himself immediately after losing his first title as the four-time (worlds+olympics) defending champion.
God forbid he doesn’t stop to think “gee what will people online say about my reaction, maybe I should tone it down” seconds after the biggest loss he’s experienced this decade, and actually lets his true feelings show in the heat of the moment, without taking it out on anyone other than himself.
Brady didn’t shake Nick Foles’ hand after Super Bowl 52 (not a big deal), and a UFC fighter just punched their opponent in the back of the head after losing (much bigger deal). El Bakkali’s emotions impacted only himself.
So where should the line be drawn? Clearly we don’t want robots devoid of emotion, and I don’t want top contenders who are utterly ambivalent to losing like Grant Fisher.
El G had a similar reaction after winning in Athens. Tamberi has had some pretty emotional reactions over the years. An Italian woman dropped to the track screaming for a while after advancing to the 400h semis last night. Obviously these examples are for winners, not losers, and some with extenuating circumstances, but I think the principle should be the same. First win or first loss, really and win or loss on a stage like this, it’s still one of the most vulnerable, emotional moments in these athletes’ lives.
It’s hard to become a great champion without caring, and if he cares so much that he wears his heart on his sleeve, so be it. I think it’s cool to see athletes that so clearly care about something they’ve dedicated their entire lives to.
Except that it's not his first win or first loss on this stage. It's his 3rd non-gold medal. He got too used to winning and forgot how to lose with grace.
I can only imagine what the reaction would be from people on here if later in the week Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone loses her first global championship since 2019, and proceeds to theatrically collapse onto the track sobbing and hitting herself in the head. I'm sure every post will praise her for wearing her heart on her sleeve.
I do not have a problem with his reaction. I think it was not only losing, but that he likely feels he played a definite part. He created a definite gap on the home stretch, and if he would have gone as hard as he could, he likely could have won, but he backed off, I am sure he was fatigued, but he obviously had more to give, as he kicked as Beamish edged up on him.