Australia TV network reenacts Olympics race with Legos

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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