I had a hypothetical conversation with my wife tonight regarding whether she would be happy or disappointed if she won silver or bronze. She said she would be happy regardless because she got a medal in the Olympics. This is probably how most reasonable people think. Me on the other hand, I think if I was talented enough to make it to the Olympics I would be disappointed I'd I was on the podium and it wasn't gold.
I get the Canadian girls disappointment in a silver medal. However, I think you have to have some situational awareness and not do what she did. Give it the ol McKayla Maroney not impress face or something, but keep the medal around your neck.