Are you happy?

 

Only reason I ask is because the Super Bowl, World Series and NBA Finals runners-up are never happy.

 

I know, expectation have a lot to do with it but to train your entire life and come in second has to sting.

The key word is "expectation" in my opinion. Some view second place as first loser. Others would see it as, "There's only one person/team in the world better than me/us at this right now."

 

I think I would be content.

I'd be happy. I'd be disappointed I didn't medal. I'd take a bronze in a second.

Disappointed yes.

 

But knowing there is only 1 person in the world better than you on that event or sport would probably feel pretty good.

It depends on my expectations of performance. If I should win gold and choke, probably not.

 

Also depends on circumstance. I can not imagine the 1972 men's basketball team from the US will ever except those silver medals.

 

In all likelihood, I would be happy to get silver. It is better than finishing 4th in an Olympic final.

If my time were what I thought it should be or even a bit better and I felt that I had done my best and got beaten, I would tip my hat to the winner and be happy with my silver medal!

I'd take it in a heartbeat, but I can see the logic in maybe being disappointed.

 

Toughest finishing spots - 4th, dead last, 2nd.

In my current position I'd be happy. As an actual Olympian, I think I would be extremely upset...

After watching the Lochte lose that lead I changed my mind.

The USA ladies that came in 2nd in synchronized dived were thrilled to get their silver. It had been a long drought for USA diving in the Olympics. The Italian women were stunning!! I agree with mcp...4th in the Olympics would be tough.

I know my example may be a little silly but I won a sliver medal in an open event in the Bluegrass Games and to this day I am ecstatic about it. Certainly a gold medal was the ultimate goal but I have always been so proud/satisfied with what I accomplished I have never felt like anything but a winner.

 

On a side note, I finished 4th in another open event and that one burns me up because I should have won the bronze. LOL

I'd take a bronze in a second.

 

don't you mean 3rd?

I know my example may be a little silly but I won a sliver medal in an open event in the Bluegrass Games and to this day I am ecstatic about it. Certainly a gold medal was the ultimate goal but I have always been so proud/satisfied with what I accomplished I have never felt like anything but a winner.

 

On a side note, I finished 4th in another open event and that one burns me up because I should have won the bronze. LOL

 

I had absolutely no clue that cheese sauce-eating was a recognized sport at the Bluegrass Games.

Sometimes the Olympians have an idea of where they should place. When they're not expected to medal and they end up in 2nd, there's a lot of excitement. When you're the gold favorite and you come up short, then expectations haven't been met...disappointment.

I had absolutely no clue that cheese sauce-eating was a recognized sport at the Bluegrass Games.

 

I am in the best shape of my life papa and if I wanna eat cheese sauce I can do it!

 

And for the record it was Table Tennis.