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Longtime radio duo Mark Strong and Jemeni reunite to co-host Olympic FOMO, a new daily show available across all platforms
Olympians Donovan Bailey, Perdita Felicien, Phylicia George, Brittany MacLean, Kate Van Buskirk, Amy Walsh and Natasha Wodak announced as Special Analysts alongside broadcasters Morgan Campbell and Ron MacLean
Veteran sports reporters Shireen Ahmed and Donnovan Bennett to provide unique lens on the Games
July 15, 2024 - CBC today announced the complete roster of commentators, analysts and reporters who will provide extensive live coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11, across CBC and partner networks TSN and Sportsnet, CBC Gem, CBC’s Paris 2024 website (cbc.ca/paris2024) and the CBC Paris 2024 app.
The talent lineup includes Olympians, Paralympians, World Champions, experienced broadcasters and fresh faces, all set to bring audiences across Canada informed, entertaining and well-rounded coverage of the Games on Canada’s Olympic Network.
Approximately one third of the broadcast team will be on the ground in Paris, including 16 reporters who will be bringing audiences live updates and reactions from athletes as they step off the field, court and deck, and the broadcast teams for swimming, athletics and basketball. Plus, CBC/Radio-Canada will provide Indigenous language coverage for 3x3 basketball, canoe/kayak, skateboarding and wrestling in Cree, Innu and Atikamekw, as well as basketball in Inuktitut.
Also joining CBC’s programming lineup is Olympic FOMO, a new daily show launching Saturday July 27, hosted by longtime radio duo and media besties Mark Strong and Jemeni. They’ll be providing a fresh perspective to the Olympic conversation as they chat with athletes, entertainers and celebs to get their take on the Games, bringing audiences all the tea from Paris. OLYMPIC FOMO will be available across all platforms including CBC and CBC Gem, and daily as a podcast everywhere podcasts are available.
Highlights include:
From the pool for swimming: 2024 Canadian Screen Award-winning broadcaster and Paralympian Rob Snoek and former Olympic swim coach and national team member Byron MacDonald. Olympic bronze medallist Brittany MacLean joins as special analyst.
From the track for athletics: Olympians Michael Smith and David Moorcroft providing colour commentary, with award-winning broadcaster Mark Lee on the call. Special analysts include: Two-time Olympic champion Donovan Bailey alongside award-winning broadcaster Ron MacLean; Olympian and world champion Perdita Felicien alongside sports reporter Morgan Campbell; and Olympian Kate Van Buskirk.
From the basketball court: veteran broadcaster Dan Shulman with the play-by-play, NBA commentator Meghan McPeak providing analysis and Nabil Karim reporting from the sidelines.
From the 3x3 basketball court: CEBL champion and Tom Longboat Award recipient Michael Linklater and sportscaster Daniella Ponticelli.
Calling the highly anticipated debut of the sport of breaking are Mark Strong aka “Strizzzy” and Toronto B-Boy and hip hop artist, Adrian Bernard aka “Switch B.”
Dual season Olympian and Olympic medallist Phylicia George will be on the ground in Paris talking to athletes and reporting from Canada Olympic House, while veteran commentators Donnovan Bennett and Shireen Ahmed will offer different perspectives on the events of Paris 2024, broadening the context for the Games.
STUDIO HOSTS
RBC Olympic Games Morning
Anastasia Bucsis (in Paris)
Rob Pizzo (update desk)
Bell Paris Prime
Scott Russell (in Paris)
Julie Stewart-Binks (update desk)
Toyota Olympic Games Primetime Panel
Andi Petrillo
Waneek Horn-Miller
Perdita Felicien
Craig McMorris
Olympic FOMO
Mark Strong Jemeni
REPORTERS ON THE GROUND IN PARIS
Alexandre Gascon (Volleyball)
Alison Chiasson (Equestrian, Golf)
Antoine Deshaies (Tennis, Weightlifting)
Antoni Nerestant (Diving, Artistic Swimming)
Asha Tomlinson (Boxing, Sport Climbing)
Catherine Gauthier (Gymnastics, Trampoline)
Christine Roger (Soccer)
Devin Heroux (Athletics, Swimming)
Kelly VanderBeek (3x3 Basketball, Breaking, Skateboarding)
Kwabena Oduro (Rowing, Canoe/Kayak)
Michael Roy (Cycling)
Nabil Karim (Basketball)
Olivier Pellerin (Judo/Wrestling)
Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco (Beach Volleyball)
Roseline Filion (Swimming, Diving)
Vanna Blacksmith (Canada Olympic House)
COMMENTATORS & ANALYSTS
Athletics
Commentator: Mark Lee
Analysts: Michael Smith & David Moorcroft
Atikamekw Commentary (3x3, Canoe/Kayak, Skateboarding - Park, Wrestling)
Thérèse Ottawa, Anthony Dubé and Alexandre Nequado
Basketball
Commentator: Dan Shulman
Analyst: Meghan McPeak
Basketball - Inuktitut
Commentator: David Ningeongan
Analyst: Pujjuut Kusugak
Basketball (3x3)
Commentator: Daniella Ponticelli
Analyst: Michael Linklater
Beach Volleyball
Commentator: Claire Hanna
Analyst: Mark Heese
Breaking
Commentator: Mark Strong
Analyst: Adrian Bernard
Canoe/Kayak - Sprint
Commentator: Elliotte Friedman
Analyst: Andrea Proske
Cree Commentary (3x3, Skateboarding - Park)
Cheryl Wapachee and Marjorie Kitty
Cree Commentary (Canoe/Kayak, Wrestling)
Celina Wapachee and Dorothy Stewart
Cycling - Road
Commentator: Mark Connolly
Analysts: Curt Harnett & Barrie Shepley
Cycling - Track
Commentator: Mark Connolly
Analyst: Curt Harnett
Diving
Commentator: Alexandre Despatie
Analyst: Jennifer Abel
Gymnastics
Commentator: Brenda Irving
Analyst: Kyle Shewfelt
Innu Commentary (3x3, Canoe/Kayak, Skateboarding - Park, Wrestling)
Joyce Dominique and Gervais Malleck
Judo
Analyst: Josh Hagen
Marathons
Commentator: Brenda Irving
Analyst: Krista DuChene
Race Walks
Commentator: Matt Cullen
Analyst: Lisa Bentley
Rowing
Commentator: Elliotte Friedman
Analyst: Andrea Proske
Skateboarding - Street
Commentator: Alexandre Despatie
Analyst: Craig McMorris
Skateboarding - Park
Commentator: Rob Pizzo
Analyst: Craig McMorris
Soccer (Women’s)
Commentator: Signa Butler
Analyst: Dr. Clare Rustad
Swimming
Commentator: Rob Snoek
Analyst: Byron MacDonald
Tennis
Commentator: Bruce Rainnie
Analyst: Sharon Fichman
Triathlon
Commentator: Matt Cullen
Analyst: Lisa Bentley & Barrie Shepley
Volleyball
Commentators: Signa Butler & Matt Cullen
Analyst: Dallas Soonias
Water Polo
Commentator: Matt Cullen
Analyst: Waneek Horn-Miller
Wrestling
Commentator: Matt Cullen
Analyst: Carol Huynh
CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada's Olympic Network through 2032 and Paralympic network through 2026, is the exclusive Canadian broadcast and streaming home of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, taking place from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11. CBC’s comprehensive coverage of Paris 2024 will feature live broadcasts from every venue and include every Canadian medal-winning moment, with 22 hours of live television coverage each day and totalling more than 3000 hours of live content available on CBC and partner networks TSN and Sportsnet, CBC Gem, CBC’s Paris 2024 website (cbc.ca/paris2024) and the CBC Paris 2024 app for Android and iOS devices. Audiences can also visit the website and app for full event schedules, results, athlete bios and features, daily updates and more, as well as exclusive coverage by CBC Sports including in-depth reports, highlights, digital series and on-demand replays of the biggest moments and events, ensuring Canadians don’t miss a minute of the action.
Social Media:
X: @CBCOlympics
Instagram: @CBCOlympics
Facebook: CBCOlympics
TikTok: @cbcsports
YouTube: CBC Sports
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