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Meet the Voices Behind NBC’s Olympic Gymnastics Coverage

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Who are the NBC Olympic gymnastics commentators?


PARIS, France — The NBC gymnastics commentary team for the Paris Olympics boasts a roster filled with notable Olympians and seasoned broadcasters. Their collective experience aims to bring the electrifying atmosphere of the Summer Games to viewers in the United States.

This team includes over 150 commentators dedicated to covering various aspects of the Olympics. They will bring insightful analysis and vibrant play-by-play coverage of events, ensuring that the audiences do not miss any moment of the action.

Among the voices for Thursday’s women’s all-around final are some standout figures:

Laurie Hernandez

Laurie Hernandez, acclaimed for her 2016 gold medal performance, will serve as a daytime analyst. An injury previously dashed her hopes for the 2021 Olympic trials, but she has pivoted to a respected role as a commentator. Her accolades include a gold in the team event and a silver in balance beam from the Rio Games.

Rich Lerner

Rich Lerner, stepping in as the daytime play-by-play commentator, marks his fourth Olympic appearance. Lerner, a veteran of the GOLF Channel since 1997, brings a wealth of broadcast experience and a deep connection to the Olympic movement.

Justin Spring

Making his commentary debut, Justin Spring joins Hernandez as a daytime analyst. A bronze medalist in Artistic Gymnastics from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Spring offers firsthand expertise and insights.

Zora Stephenson

Zora Stephenson will cover both daytime and primetime segments. She adds to her repertoire as a sideline reporter for Notre Dame and Big Ten Football. Notably, she was the first woman to handle play-by-play for a Milwaukee Bucks game in 2021.

John Roethlisberger

Three-time Olympic gymnast John Roethlisberger will contribute as a primetime analyst and reporter. His Olympic journey spans Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Sydney 2000.

Samantha Peszek

Samantha Peszek, a silver medalist in 2008, debuts this year as a primetime analyst. She also holds several NCAA balance beam awards, bringing her competitive edge and experience to the commentary team.

Tim Daggett

Tim Daggett, an Olympian from the 1984 Games, will lend his expertise as a primetime analyst alongside Peszek. Having earned gold and bronze medals and assisted UCLA in securing an NCAA title, his insights will be invaluable.

Terry Gannon

Terry Gannon rounds out the team as the primetime play-by-play commentator. With NBC Sports since 2010, this marks his seventh Olympic assignment. Gannon’s background includes a National Championship win with the 1983 North Carolina State University basketball team.


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