Except when the predicted favorite doesn't win. Then it doesn't sell. It just kills interest.
Nia Akins looked dialed in and I think is going to do well in the 800m. Suppose she has the race of her life and medals. All we will hear is how much better Athing would have done if she had been there. Just because Athing has been portrayed as a literal queen on a throne. They don't leave any room for an under dog having a break through performance, and at the Olympics that is disappointing. I think Akins maybe medaling is more exciting than Mu winning another gold.
Sha'carri looked flustered on the starting line. I wonder how much the entrance drama earlier messed up her game. I think Alfred would have won either way. I don't think Sha'carri choked. I think today she won silver and that's it.