In the first full day of competition (again, not counting the three days of soccer and archery)...
- Al Michaels kicks it off, looking like he just got off the tour bus after a business conference.
- Rowing camera coverage seems a bit better than before, with multiple angles thanks to cameras mounted to overhead cables.
- It was mentioned that there were hand sanitizers for the open water competitors, due to concerns with water quality and bacteria. Based on the alarming nature of the news stories, I would be asking for a Silkwood shower.
- The US got their first gold medal in the games in the Air Rifle competition. I’m guessing other countries are thinking “of course the US is good at shooting things”.
- Costas is back at the Rio Apple Store in prime time, handing us off to Men’s Gymnastics. If you’re looking for breathless commentary, you’re in the right place.
- Are they separately miking the gym equipment? There’s a lot of banging and creaking going on.
- Ugh—Michael Phelps is a great swimmer, we get it! Can we move on?
Speaking of moving on—more tomorrow.