Another question was: "Many athletes complain that they feel weak when they lose only a few kilos, but here we are talking about 20kg (44 lbs).

But whether the crowds have been smaller or larger than expected, the athletes aren't complaining.

Some athletes complain that the X Games have become a television event, not an actual competition.

Some people had feared that the nightly concert might overshadow the medals ceremony, but nary an athlete has publicly complained.

Some athletes and skating purists complained about the skates.

For decades, athletes complained that too many club owners had taken advantage of them.

But, like college students, athletes always complain about the dorms.

Throwing athletes may also complain of a loss of strength or significant decrease velocity in throwing.

"We did't find a widespread hostility, but most athletes complained of isolation," Professor Smelser said in an interview.

Several athletes complained that the race starter, Marcel Vanberg of Norway, had held them too long on the line before firing the gun.