NBC Olympics Head Gary Zenkel Addresses Star-Focused Broadcasting Pressure
NBC Olympics president Gary Zenkel stated that the network's emphasis on star athletes does not, in his opinion, create undue pressure on them.
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MILAN—NBC Olympics president Gary Zenkel said the network’s star-focused broadcasting approach does not, in his view, place undue pressure on athletes to perform to expectations. Zenkel’s comments came during a wide-ranging interview with Sportico that touched on the recent implosion of gold medal figure skating favorite Ilia Malinin, as well as the controversy surrounding LA28 …
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