Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, will be returning to the broadcast booth for the Paris Olympics. This announcement was made by NBCUniversal, confirming Phelps' role as part of the coverage team for the upcoming Games in Paris. This will mark Phelps' second consecutive Olympics as a broadcaster, following his successful stint at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
Phelps, who retired after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics with an impressive haul of 23 gold medals and 28 total medals, will provide commentary and analysis for both the primetime and daytime shows on NBC and Peacock. Additionally, he will join Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines in the booth for select swimming nights at París La Défense Arena.
The coverage team will also include former Olympian Elizabeth Beisel as a correspondent and analyst, along with Melissa Stark as a reporter at the swimming venue. The executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production, Molly Solomon, expressed excitement about Phelps' return to the coverage, highlighting his expertise and entertainment value.
Phelps will kick off his broadcasting duties by joining the coverage of the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis, which is currently underway and will run through Sunday. Fans can expect Phelps to bring his unparalleled insights and charisma to the screen, providing viewers with a gold-medal performance in the broadcast booth.
With his wealth of experience and unparalleled success in the pool, Phelps is poised to deliver exceptional commentary and analysis throughout the Paris Olympics, offering viewers a unique perspective on the world's premier sporting event.
For more updates and coverage on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, stay tuned to NBC and Peacock's broadcast of the event.
