Is this year Olympic nothing but Michael Phelps Show?

Question

Seems like as the way NBC broadcast. No doubt he very top olympia, but perhaps too much attention? we don't see any other sport beside swimmer, gymistn, volleyball in prime time, perhaps cause u.s. can't win medal in the other sport lol?

Answer 1

...he's trying to break a world record...

that's why...most of the time...all the attentions are focused on him...

...and people have high expectations for him...

Answer 2

You obviously weren't watching earlier this evening, when they showed the entire 2 1/2 hours of the women's marathon.  Talk about boring.  I took a nap and didn't miss a thing.

Answer 3

Phelps is certainly dominating news coverage of the Olympics this year, but for good reason.  He's an awesome champion!  Too much attention?  No, I don't think so.  It's not often a competitor of his caliber comes along.  

I think all of the Olympian contenders are champs in their own right.  It's quite an honor to be an Olympian and it's an honor reserved only for the top in their field of competition.  Michael Phelps is taking that honor to a brand new level.  

Answer 4

He's getting a lot of coverage, but he deserves it.  He's a h**l of a swimmer (maybe part fish), and 8 golds is a BIG deal.  

Answer 5

yes it is

see this link

http://sportslivenews.blogspot.com/2008/...

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Answer 6

Yes, it seems we need to turn to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Channel), the NBC internet site, or potentially one of the affiliate networks like USA or CNBC to watch anything besides swimming, beach volleyball and gymnastics.  I'm sure NBC is doing what they think we bring in the highest ratings, but I'm sure there are others like me who enjoy the Olympics because it is our only chance to see some unusual events.  Some of the most exciting events I've seen thus far from the internet feeds are in sports I had never seen before.  I guess I'll have to increasingly turn to these web feeds for my Olympic broadcasts.

Answer 7

the u.s. wins a lot of other sports (women's fencing for example).  however sports like swimming, gymnastics, track, beach volleyball, and basketball are considered the "top sports."

if you would rather watch something else go to www.nbcolympics.com and on their home page they are streaming live video from other sports.  i watched 2.5 hours of ping pong one day

Answer 8

Whatever is popular at the time will be broadcasted the most - it's all to keep the public happy, in my opinion.

I agree that too much attention is being focused on him though. I've personally seen 2 other athletes create new world records this Olympics yet they aren't getting nearly as much attention as Micheal Phelps. I'm not even in the U.S and I think it's being talked about too much lol.

Answer 9

Pretty much....everyone eles is only winning ONE gold medal....DUH!!!