After a long and illustrious 18-year career in the NFL, five-time MVP QB Peyton Manning couldn’t stay away from football all that long. After retiring from the game in 2015, it wouldn’t be too long before the two-time Super Bowl winner found himself in the world of sports broadcasting and production.
With his own studio, Omaha Productions, Manning has had great success in his sports broadcasting adventures. Now, he can add another high-profile event to his résumé: hosting the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris on NBC. Let’s see what Manning is doing in Paris.
Why Is Peyton Manning Hosting the Olympics?
Manning, as well as the voice of the Olympics and Sunday Night Football Mike Tirico and three-time Grammy-winning artist Kelly Clarkson will team up to cover the Opening Ceremony at the Paris Olympics on July 26 on NBC and Peacock.
Tirico will be NBC’s primetime Olympic host for the fifth time after replacing Bob Costas in 2018 after his retirement. Manning will be tasked with providing input from the athletes’ point of view, which could be difficult as football is not included … yet. However, given his already stellar background, the new sportscaster should be fine.
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Just as he does for the Manningcast, Peyton’s Places, and for his games during his professional career, Manning will be prepared with plenty of information as he breaks down the biggest stories of the 2024 Olympics.
The president of NBC’s Olympic productions, Molly Solomon, replied when asked about her impression of the Hall of Fame QB, “So far, I’ve been so impressed because, not surprisingly, he’s a maniac for research and preparation.”
With Omaha Productions’ success, it’s no surprise to hear about Manning’s drive and dedication.
While this will be Manning’s first time hosting the Olympics, it won’t be his first time in France. He came with his wife Ashley two years ago but plans to make it a family affair. Manning explained, “One of the other reasons I did say ‘Yes’ was because I took a little French in high school. My mother said, ‘I want you to take me to Paris one day.’ And 30 years later, I’m fulfilling that promise.”
Let’s see if the legendary quarterback handles the pressure of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics as well as he could in the pocket. The coverage will begin today on NBC and Peacock at 1:30 p.m. ET.
