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, “Blaine and Lauren” will be bringing you the stories, struggles, and triumphs of our incredible competitors. If you miss any of our on-air coverage, catch it here at 963WDVD.com, alongside pictures, videos, social posts, and more!
From the roar of the crowd to the thrill of victory, experience the journey of our hometown heroes with us! It’s all part of From Michigan to Paris 2024, with 96.3 WDVD!
PODCASTS:
July 31, 2024 ~ Discover the inspiring journey of Nick Mullins, a blind skateboarder from Royal Oak. After a life-changing skateboarding accident and an MRSA infection left him without sight, Nick defied the odds and now advocates for adaptive skateboarding in the Olympics. Performing with a cane and backed by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, who often shares Nick’s incredible feats on social media, Learn here how this remarkable athlete is not just riding, but revolutionizing the world of skateboarding. Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
July 30, 2024 ~ Slide into Olympic fever with Blaine and Lauren! Tough competition on the turf was little challenge for Alena Olsen, a University of Michigan alum from Caledonia, who led her Rugby Sevens Team to thrilling victories over Japan and Brazil. Despite a tough loss to France, they’re gearing up to face New Zealand next. Adding a buzz of excitement, her parents cheering her on in full bee costumes! Plus, we celebrate the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team, including two Michigan athletes, who helped clinch the first U.S. Men’s Gymnastics medal since 2008. Join us for these golden moments and more Olympic triumphs! Photo: Kirby Lee ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
July 29, 2024 ~ Blaine and Lauren spotlight Abby Tamer from Whitmore Lake, who is representing Team USA in the Olympics as part of the Women’s Field Hockey team. Learn about the phenom’s path to Paris, and the winning goal she scored that clinched their spot on sports’ biggest stage. Photo: Robert Deutsch ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
July 26, 2024 ~ WDIV Local 4 reporter Nick Monacelli brings us the latest as the Summer Games begin in Paris, France. Preview the celebration, as 6,800 athletes on 90 boats travel the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower as part of the opening ceremonies. Nick also talks with Blaine and Lauren about our local athletes, including Hobbs Kessler, Zach Hammer, and Grace Stark, as the anticipation builds for their competitions. Photo: Andrew Scott ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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July 22, 2024 ~ Promotional video showcasing the many powerful stories of the athletes April 20, 2024 ~ University of Michigan alum and three-time NCAA All-American wrestler Adam Coon clinches his Paris Olympics qualification during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials inside the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania.
FEATURED ATHLETES ~ FROM MICHIGAN TO PARIS 2024:
