Original sentence: Most respected journalists and fellow athletes who understood her situation regarded the criticism as unreasonable.She was strongly criticised in sections of the media for pulling out of both races and was labelled a "quitter"
Edited sentence: A few respected journalists and fellow athletes who understood her situation regarded the criticism as unreasonable.Nonetheless there is still a feeling that her failure to complete the race and her withdrawal half-way through the 10,000 metres a few days later showed a lack of fortitude.She was strongly criticized in sections of the media for pulling out of both races and was labelled a "quitter"