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OmahaBlueDog

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1. What an outstanding win for the old guy from Norway!
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 06:43 PM
Feb 2014
BIATHLON: Steve Schlanger will be the play-by-play announcer for NBC and NBCSN’s biathlon coverage. Schlanger’s broadcasting experience includes calling cycling, triathlon and open water play-by-play at the London Olympics, as well as various hockey and college basketball games for NBC Sports and events on Golf Channel. Former U.S. Biathlon Team member Chad Salmela returns for his fourth Games as a biathlon and cross-country analyst. Olympic biathlete Stacey Wooley will make her Olympic debut as a biathlon analyst. Alex Flanagan, reporter for NBC’s Football Night in America and Notre Dame Football, will be the reporter for both biathlon and cross-country skiing.


http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2014/01/14/nbc-olympics-announces-talent-roster-for-sochi-olympic-winter-games-record-84-commentators/

Go Old Guys!

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Olympic Bi-Athelon announcer [View all] pangaia Feb 2014 OP
What an outstanding win for the old guy from Norway! OmahaBlueDog Feb 2014 #1
It was what I would call the 'color guy.' pangaia Feb 2014 #2
well c'mon... dhill926 Feb 2014 #3
Touche! pangaia Feb 2014 #4
I thought he did a great job. I am a biathlon geek. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2014 #5
I enjoyed it also, not being an expert.. pangaia Feb 2014 #6
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