- Craig Hummer
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Craig Hummer Born Akron, Ohio Occupation Sportscaster Spouse Jennifer Hummer Children Madison, Daisy and Tatum Craig B. Hummer (born in Akron, Ohio)[1] is an American sportscaster known for his work on Versus (formerly OLN). He has covered the Tour de France since 2005, first as an interviewer [2] and then in 2008 as an anchor alongside Bob Roll.[3] Hummer is a former competitive ocean swimmer and lifeguard, winning titles and competing for NCAA Division III Kenyon College on an academic scholarship.[1]
Hummer first pursued a broadcasting career in 1996. He briefly worked for TVG Network, a horse racing network.
Since joining OLN/Versus, he has called many events, including Professional Bull Riders, the Tour de France, the 2007 America's Cup,[4] and in 2003 was part of a film crew following athletes climbing Mount Everest.[5] He has been a commentator as well for mixed martial arts, calling UFC 55 on pay-per-view. He has also been used as an interviewer by the UFC and WEC.[6] Hummer was part of NBC Sports' broadcast team for the 2008 Summer Olympics, calling marathon swimming, synchronized swimming, whitewater canoeing, triathlon, and road and track cycling.[7]
Hummer is married with three daughters.[1]
References
- ^ a b c http://www.usms.org/hist/sto/index.php?ID=237&srt=
- ^ http://www.ruggedelegantliving.com/a/003726.html
- ^ http://www.tdfblog.com/2008/07/versus-ditches.html
- ^ http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/07/t2p/
- ^ http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/5392.asp?
- ^ http://www.sportsoratory.com/?id=293
- ^ http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/archives/2008/07/nbcs-got-talent.html
Categories:- American sports announcers
- People from Akron, Ohio
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- Kenyon College alumni
- College swimmers in the United States
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- Cycling announcers
- American horse racing announcers
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- American cycling biography stubs
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