Morgan Pressel Apologizes for On-Air Expletive During Olympic Golf Coverage

Morgan Pressel took her patriotism to new heights during her commentary for the women’s golf coverage at the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC. While covering a shot from Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson, Pressel appeared to let slip an expletive, saying Henderson was “fired up, you love to see it.”

On Saturday, she seemingly addressed the incident on air, acknowledging the slip-up: “I stumbled over my words and unfortunately it sounded as if I said something inappropriate. I am so sorry that it came across as such because I would never say that on the air in a broadcast.”

This apology was echoed by many on social media, including a tweet from Meg Adkins:

“Morgan Pressel just apologized for yesterday’s slip: ‘I stumbled over my words and unfortunately it sounded as if I said something inappropriate. I am so sorry that it came across as such because I would never say that on the air in a broadcast.’ — Meg Adkins (@megadkins_TFE) August 10, 2024”

The unexpected incident certainly garnered attention, sparking discussions about the boundaries of live commentary broadcasting and the possible ramifications of unintentional slip-ups. Such occurrences often remind viewers and broadcasters alike of the unpredictable nature of live television.

Moving to other Olympic news, the Paris Olympics have also seen moments that quickly gained internet fame. One of them involves Raygun, an Australian Olympic break dancer who took the internet by storm with her viral performance. Raygun’s moves not only earned her high scores from the judges but also became a perfect new meme, lighting up social media platforms.

Meanwhile, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif captured hearts with her triumphant celebration after securing a gold medal victory. Khelif’s powerful performance in the ring and her jubilant post-win celebrations were memorialized in a series of seven photos that vividly depicted her joy and determination.

These stories, including the incident involving Pressel, highlight the range of emotions and unexpected moments that define the Olympic Games, bringing athletes and commentators alike into the global spotlight.

Source: NBC, X (formerly Twitter)