What's your reaction to the Dutch bobsledder who bowed out of the Olympics?

What's your reaction to the Dutch bobsledder who bowed out of the Olympics?
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I am really surprised by this story. If he was in an individual sport it would be more understandable to me, but his bowing out impacted the entire four man team and to me that is just wrong. He needs to suck up his fear and live up to the commitment he made to his team.
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