But the true test of an Olympian is how hard they train. Money cannot buy the drive and persistence of an Olympian. I played lacrosse and field hockey, but even the swimmers were not out for Olympic gold. I think of the games only as the thrill of watching unusual sports on TV, and getting bombarded with stories of personal triumph and the agony of defeat. I would equate this discussion to what happens to parents as they grow older.
Every generation sees many problems with the next generation, their ideals and habits.
However, life goes on and things eventually simmer. Everything in our country is comercialized now, so why not the Olympics. It's to good of an opportunity for most businesses. Ultimately the consumers are responsible. If we didn't buy what they are selling, they would reconsider their campaigns.