There's another good reason for watching
The babes are out of sight.
I don't know if its improved nutrition, more advanced cross-training methods, or the fact the Eastern Bloc isn't using those gender-ambiguous lady shot-putters any more, but the lady athletes in all sports look terrific. Even sprinters, javelin throwers and pole vaulters are all looking like beach volleyball players now.
We'll have to ask Jody if there has been a parallel improvement amongst the male athletes.