The Olympics returns to Tokyo later this year and things have certainly progressed since the city last hosted the Games in 1964.
A video has been unearthed of some very cringe-worthy commentary ahead of the women's 800m final.
The un-named commentator begins to announce the competitors as they line up for the 800m final, including Kiwi Marise Chamberlain who went onto claim bronze.
"The 800 metres for women," he begins.
"Running in the outside lane Anne Packer of England, next to her Chamberlain of New Zealand. In lane six, next to her, is Smith, also of Great Britain" he continues, which all seems standard commentary.