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Here is why Hersh is in the wrong.
However -- in writing an article about the unlucky start to Sasha's comeback season, of what possible relevance are statements like, "Jenny Kirk knows failure?" What does Jenny Kirk's competitive career have to do with an opinion piece about Sasha Cohen?
I did not like the statement you quoted and thought Hirsh was over the top with that remark.
But as to relevance it would seem that Jenny said something like "sometimes an athlete is more afraid of failure than pain." Sorry if i did not quote Jenny exactly but she opened the door with that remark imo.
I see it as Jenny taking a cheap shot at Sasha with that remark. I see Hirsh taking an even bigger shot back at Jenny with the remark of his you quoted.
In journalism, the issue of right and wrong at times becomes more a matter of taste (and class) and can be less empirical that other disciplines.
Jenny implied Sasha is afraid of failure; Hirsh pointed out something quite factual, that Jenny had first hand experience at failure on the ice to a degree never experienced by Sasha.
Is Hirsh wrong? Depends on your definition of wrong. Was he guilty of a tacky remark? I would say yes, but I think Jenny left herself wide open for such a comeback.