Only one winner so true, those who come second and return possibly walk away with gold next time.
Sporting when young everyone strives for a win, often learn the lesson of life, we may think we deserve it more, someone out there definitely beat you at it. Keep practicing nothing comes easy was advice always given.
Rewarding mediocrity promotes mediocrity and I don't agree with it.
Not sure when idea arrived that more than one comes first, or all be placed on the pedestal it is wrong, hurtful to those who put in great effort.
I agree, it's not a good way to go but it seems that's the way society is leaning currently. Mediocrity.
Dumbing-down many areas in society, make them mute 'Simple Simon' appears trend of the moment....