News Flash: Another American medal favorite, Apolo Anton Ohno, fails in his bid for Olympic Gold.
Teddy’s Take: Not a very good weekend for the Yanks, and probably a worse one for NBC. Ohno joins Bode Miller as the latest television glamour boy to fail in a quest for medals. The 23-year old short track speed skater was awarded a controversial gold in the 2002 Games because of a disqualification, but there would be no reprieve this year. Ohno slipped and fell in his semi-final heat, failing to qualify for a chance to defend his title.
Fortunately for NBC both Miller and Ohno still have more events left to compete in. But the disappointing performance of the most hyped U.S. athletes so far is going to put a damper on television ratings and American interest.
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