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AUBURN, Ala. - It was vintage Rowdy Gaines.
“What big turn! What a big turn by Michael Phelps!” Gaines exclaimed, perfectly capturing the moment Sunday when Phelps’ phenomenal turn in the second leg of the men’s 4 x 100 freestyle relay propelled the USA to gold in Rio.
Viewers have come to expect the ideal blend of passion and expertise from Gaines and broadcast partner Dan Hicks, the “Rod and Stan” of NBC’s Olympic swimming coverage, who first teamed up 20 years ago for the ’96 games in Atlanta.
“This is our sixth Olympic games that we’ve done together.