Today, Lindsey Jacobellis won the silver medal in the Women’s Snowboard Cross. That may sound great but it’s actually unfortunate because she had a commanding lead going into the final stretch of the race and fell after “showboating” on the second-to-last jump. It was certainly unfortunate and I’m sure she learned her lesson. However, what occurred after the fall is what really stuck with me.

Later that night, Bob Costas interviewed her about how she felt about what she had done. He kept grilling her about the mistake she had made trying to get her to admit to blowing it when she had it won. I think we all figured it out Bob — let it go. He even said at the very end of the interview, “Congratulations on your silver medal, Lindsey.”

Of course, I think the careless mistake should have been pointed out but I wasn’t impressed by Bob’s grilling of a 20 year-old who represented her country well through her hard practice, her determination, her spirit, and her good sportsmanship. Isn’t that what the games are all about? Not dwelling on the misfortunes but focusing on the accomplishments and the world unity? I’m proud of her and am glad that she represented our country. In fact, what impressed me most about Lindsey, more than her snowboarding skills, was her composure after the race. I don’t think I would have taken it as well as she did.