As the 29th Olympiad comes to a close, I note an interesting trend. With some exceptions, most athletes have been narrating their own stories in the video “packages” on NBC’s telecast. No voiceover narration from an omniscient sportscaster. The athletes who’ve done it seem very camera-savvy and well-spoken.
I find it a refreshing trend. It peels back a layer of mediation and minimizes the maudlin quality that my best friend has always complained about.
Here’s an example, though maybe not the best one (but you can search for others at the same page).