When I was a child I entered lots of Sports Days and I only ever once won (long jump - surprising as I'm short). I entered a swimming race when I was 9 and I honestly thought I'd won because when I touched the other end I couldn't see anyone else beside me - they were all getting out, I was last.
Life's full of ups and downs. I think it's healthy for kids to experience the odd disappointment just as much as success. That little girl won't suffer, unduly, from not winning. She cried because everyone, with the best of intentions, had been telling her how good she was and that she could easily win. Next week she'll be telling her friends all about it and what Simon Cowell was like etc., etc.
