FWIW, i_forget...i'm not a big sports fan and have the highest regard for people who put themselves in harms way for my sake.
Police, firemen, soldiers and the like I respect for thier good works. However, if one was to murder his/her loved one, then I expect that the law would be blind to thier previous actions and judge them solely on this one , albeit hideous event....
Sportsmen should be held to same standard as every-one else..gold medals not withstanding.