Whittaker’s reaction isn’t sitting right with Olympic fans
Olympic boxer Ben Whittaker has been criticised after his less than joyous reaction to being awarded the silver medal. Though he only just missed out on the gold, Whittaker pocketed his medal and did not congratulate any of the other athletes.
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You’ve not let anyone down Ben Whittaker!
An Olympic finalist and an Olympic silver medallist at your first Games ?
We can’t wait to see what this talented boxer does next…
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Whittaker had won the hearts of fans on social media and the various interviews he did prior to the final. After his defeat or victory, depending on who you ask, Whittaker refused to put on his medal.
Naturally, Piers Morgan has chimed in on the situation.
“You don’t win silver, you lose gold. I’m very disappointed – I feel like a failure. You’re in this game to win gold.’ Love this – finally, an athlete at these Olympics prepared to tell the truth about competing in elite sport. Good for you,” he tweeted.
“Tell this to the Gymnasts who were burs …