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Michael Phelps Returns to NBCUniversal for Paris Olympics Broadcast Team
Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be making a return to NBCUniversal as part of the broadcast team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Following his successful role at the Tokyo Games in 2021, Phelps will once again grace the screens of viewers worldwide.
Phelps, who holds the record for the most gold medals and total medals in Olympic history with 23 golds and 28 total medals, will provide commentary and analysis during both daytime and primetime coverage on NBC and Peacock. Additionally, he will join fellow commentators Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines for select swimming events at ParÃs La Défense Arena.
Accompanying Phelps on the coverage team will be former Olympian Elizabeth Beisel, who will serve as a correspondent and analyst, and Melissa Stark, who will report from the swimming venue in Paris. The team is gearing up to deliver an exceptional broadcast for fans of the Olympic Games.
Phelps will kick off his broadcasting duties by joining the coverage of the U.S. Olympic Trials-Swimming in Indianapolis starting this Friday. The trials will be aired on NBC and Peacock and are set to run through the weekend, showcasing some of the nation’s top swimming talent vying for a spot on the Olympic team.
The Paris Olympics promise to be a captivating event, with the city serving as a stunning backdrop for the world’s greatest athletes. Paris, which previously hosted the Games in 1900 and 1924, is set to provide a unique and vibrant setting for the competition, including events at iconic locations like the Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, and Place de la Concorde.
In an innovative move, the Paris organizers have planned to host competitions amidst Parisian landmarks, bringing a fresh and exciting perspective to the Games. With surfing taking place in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia, the 2024 Olympics are set to showcase a diverse range of landscapes and cultures.
NBCUniversal, which holds the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2032, is gearing up to present extensive coverage of the Paris Olympics across its platforms, including NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. The company’s commitment to delivering top-notch Olympic coverage underscores its dedication to providing viewers with a front-row seat to this global sporting spectacle.
As anticipation builds for the Paris Olympics, Michael Phelps’s return to the NBCUniversal broadcast team adds an extra layer of excitement for fans eager to watch the world’s best athletes compete on the grandest stage of all.
