Athletic Feats Vs. Journalists’ Accommodations
Justin Reiter, who was unable to get adequate support from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to send him to Sochi, lived out of his truck during his Olympic training. Shaun White landed off the medal podium for the first time. And the MSM focused so much on Yulia Lipnitskaya with her noodle-like spins and Play-Doh flexibility that they missed Adelina Sotnikova, who took the gold home to Russia in the women’s individual competition for the first time ever. RT’s Perianne Boring highlights some of the best moments from the events.
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See also: Sochi Doesn’t Make Russia Look Bad, It Makes Media Look Bad.
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And from Rick Morrissey: Sochi Gets A Big Thank You For A Wonderful Olympics.
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Previously: Sochi Sour Grapes: Western Media Wins Gold Medal For Buzz Killing.
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Posted on February 25, 2014