Get ready to feel the excitement and pride as we follow our local athletes from the Great Lakes State to the grand stage of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris!
Weekdays throughout the games, we’ll be shining daily spotlights on select summer Olympians from Michigan. Each feature will include an exclusive podcast segment from “‘JR Morning with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds,” bringing you the stories, struggles, and triumphs of these incredible competitors. Beyond the segments, you’ll find pictures, videos, social posts, and more!
From the roar of the crowd to the thrill of victory, experience the journey of these hometown heroes with us! It’s all part of From Michigan to Paris 2024, exclusively from 760 WJR.
PODCAST:
July 29, 2024 ~ The Hammer Family, parents Lisa and Gary and older siblings Max and Maggie, are in Europe with the youngest Hammer, Zach, who is preparing to compete in speed climbing for Team USA in the Olympics! Guy talks with the family, as they follow the climbing team to Barcelona for training ahead of next week’s competition in Paris. Pictures left to right; Maggie Hammer, Zach Hammer, Chris Sharma, Lisa Hammer, Gary Hammer.
July 26, 2024 ~ WDIV Local 4 reporter Nick Monacelli brings us the latest as the Summer Games kick-off in Paris, France. Preview the celebration, as 6,800 athletes on 90 boats are expected to travel the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower as part of today’s opening ceremonies. Nick also talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about our local athletes, including Hobbs Kessler, Zach Hammer, and Grace Stark, as the anticipation builds for their competitions.
FEATURED MICHIGAN ATHLETES:
Come back for more Michigan Summer Olympian spotlights, one per day weekdays through April 9.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
VIDEO:
July 22, 2024 ~ Promotional video showcasing the many powerful stories of the athletes who make up Team USA. Learn more about the Team USA, “One For All” campaign by visiting TeamUSA.com/ofa.
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