I think that the age of 15 is too young to join such competitions, however much she is brave, self-confident etc. We see that even experienced competitors fails, make mistake, can't bear the pressure.
So how to blame her? Being fourth is a succes for her anyway.
True but only a few people see things that way... I don't think she sees it that way too..
I don't think she sees it as a success either.
It raises some interesting questions - because if they are good enough to be there, it is meant for the best in the world, so they should be. But, they are kids and also have to be considered and treated as such. If she was an unconvicted murderer, her name and face would have been kept out of the media.