This is part of what Komova said:
"Every defeat in the sport gives me a new purpose for the next competition, and so the anger I had makes me think I can do it. At the Olympics, first place will only be mine."
Blythe seemed rather shocked: "First place will only be mine? Did she really say that? I asked, thinking how most gymnasts content themselves with something like "I just want to do my best and see what happens" before big meets." See the full piece here.
But I honestly really appreciate the blunt sincerity. This "I just want to hit 4 for 4" and "I just love all my teammates and we are one big happy family" etc BS kind of makes me sick. The truth is gymnasts want to win, their teammates are sometimes their biggest rivals and the fact that they want to be on top of the podium does not mean that they are spoiled brats, but that they want their hard work to pay off, just like any other athlete.
I like Komova and Mustafina, I appreciate the way she wears her emotions on her sleeve.
More power to her!
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