The right to criticize an Olympian’s weight?

Does the public have the right to criticize an Olympian’s weight? Seems to me that the obvious answer is "no," but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion: www.theglobeandmail.com/.../ The photo from 2008 was waist up, so it wasn't even a good comparison. But it would seem they're trying to assess how she will perform based on her weight. Athletes are judged for their physique in many sports, so I'd say that it's not out of bounds. It could definitely be a distraction for her, so it's not very useful to point it out now. If she doesn't swim well, I think it is a valid critique to be made after the fact.

Does the public have the right to criticize an Olympian’s weight? Seems to me that the obvious answer is "no," but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion: www.theglobeandmail.com/.../ The photo from 2008 was waist up, so it wasn't even a good comparison. But it would seem they're trying to assess how she will perform based on her weight. Athletes are judged for their physique in many sports, so I'd say that it's not out of bounds. It could definitely be a distraction for her, so it's not very useful to point it out now. If she doesn't swim well, I think it is a valid critique to be made after the fact.