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 30, 2024 ~ Oakland University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Kampe joins “SportsWarp with Lomas Brown and Anthony Belino” to talk about the all-star lineup of Team USA Men’s Basketball! Superstars include LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, and Michigan native, Devin Booker. Can USA Men’s Basketball take home gold for the fifth consecutive Summer Games?!? Coach Kampe’s predictions are here! Photo: John David Mercer ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
July 30, 2024 ~ The U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team won an Olympic medal for the first time in 16 years, backed by the efforts of Wolverines‘ stars Fred Richard and Paul Juda. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with University of Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Assistant Coach Jordan Gaarenstroom live from Paris about the team’s incredible achievement. Photo: James Lang ~ USA Today Network
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.
FEATURED MICHIGAN ATHLETES:
Come back for more Michigan Summer Olympian spotlights, one per day weekdays through April 9.
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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