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Olympic Legend Simone Biles Calls Out Harsh Broadcast Tactic

Olympic Legend Simone Biles Calls Out Harsh Broadcast Tactic

Summary

Simone Biles, a well-known gymnast, shared her thoughts on broadcast tactics used at the Winter Olympics in 2026. She specifically mentioned the "Kiss-and-Cry" section, where cameras capture athletes' reactions to their scores. Biles expressed discomfort with this practice but acknowledged it is common in competitive sports.

Key Facts

  • NBC has cameras at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy to capture various athlete moments.
  • Simone Biles is at the 2026 Games cheering for Team USA and was interviewed during the men's single figure skating final.
  • The "Kiss-and-Cry" section is a place where cameras focus on athletes’ reactions as they receive their scores.
  • Biles finds it uncomfortable to have emotions exposed on camera but notes that it's a familiar part of the sport now.
  • The "Kiss-and-Cry" section originally started in figure skating and then expanded to other sports like gymnastics.
  • Biles mentioned she prefers performing in warmer weather, pointing out differences between summer and winter games.
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