- Ina Fried, author of Axios Login
Jul 24, 2021 - Sports
2. The reality show Olympics
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
TOKYO — This year's Games have drifted from the usual mix of sports and drama into reality TV: There are plenty of cameras, no live audience — and even the citizens of Tokyo have to watch on TV.
- And, like with all reality TV shows, the contestants take the risks and the producers make the money.