Australia TV network reenacts Olympics race with Legos

By Michael P. Hill August 8, 2012

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Australia’s ABC News is fed up with the restrictions on broadcasting video from the Olympics that forces them to rely on Ken Burns-style still photos.

So, they offered as “world exclusive” look at the race and medal ceremony — using Legos.

The idea was somewhat reminiscent of when Ohio station WOIO-TV opted to use puppets for reenacting corruption trial proceedings in January.

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