"I think that it has been blown out of proportion compared to what it is. I had a very good welcome like every other athlete. There were absolutely no problems."
She acknowledges that her experience as a visitor is likely very different from those who live here.
Under Russia's controversial anti-gay propaganda law, it is illegal to publicly support gays and lesbians or to distribute materials about homosexuality to minors.
As for criticism of Moscow's policies, she thinks actions not words are more effective.
