ZDF cameraman collapses live at the Olympics: moderator explains what was going on
Created: 2/8/2022Updated: 2/8/2022 11:04 am
By: Marius Epp
ZDF reporter Alexander Ruda and expert Sven Fischer were able to give the all-clear – the cameraman is doing well again.
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Good news from the Olympics: The cameraman who collapsed during a ZDF broadcast is on the mend, as the broadcaster announced.
Update from February 8th, 10:40 a.m.:
All clear from China!
The ZDF cameraman, who complained about health problems during a live biathlon broadcast (
see first report
), is now doing well again.
This was announced by moderator Alexander Ruda and expert Sven Fischer at the end of the transmission, which had been interrupted in the meantime.
The cameraman had a drink and took off his mask to get a better breath.
Ruda said that hypothermia - temperatures in Beijing are in the double-digit minus range - was the reason for the ZDF employee's discomfort.
The cameraman will not be missing from his team for long and wants to be part of the next broadcast.
Suddenly the picture shakes: the ZDF cameraman falls to the ground during the live switch
First report from February 7th, 12:20 p.m.:
Zhangjiakou – The Olympic Monday became a German holiday!
Denise Herrmann sensationally won the gold medal in the biathlon individual and made the German fans cheer in front of the television.
But shortly thereafter, the viewers had reason to worry: a live switch to biathlon reporter Alexander Ruda and expert Sven Fischer had to be canceled because the cameraman became unwell.
In the middle of the analysis, the image suddenly began to shake violently.
Ruda was the first to notice that something was wrong and asked: "Is everything okay here?
Are we still in the picture?” He then received information over the radio.
"I just heard that our cameraman is not feeling well."
Olympia: Cameraman suddenly collapses – "Sit down, Timo"
Then ex-biathlete Fischer recognized the seriousness of the situation and intervened.
"Lie down, lie down!" The director switched to an image of the stadium and Ruda informed the viewers: "Our cameraman has health problems at the moment.
Maybe we'll go back to the studio for a bit while you guys are ready."
Presenter Kathrin Müller-Hohenstein and ex-biathlete Laura Dahlmeier sat there.
"Timo, it's best to sit down," Ruda said to the cameraman, who was obviously dizzy.
"Health comes first," said Müller-Hohenstein and wished the ZDF colleague all the best.
Olympia: cameraman collapses – viewers wish him a speedy recovery
It was initially unclear how the cameraman was doing.
Many viewers noticed the incident and exchanged views on Twitter.
"The most important question right now: How is cameraman Timo?" Asks a user.
Some others wish him a speedy recovery.
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Another user notes that cameraman can be a tough job: “I always wonder why it doesn’t happen more often.
After five minutes I'm on the verge of collapse, even with a heavy camera.
Get well soon !”
(epp)
