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PAUL BURMEISTER

Ski Jumping Play-by-Play

Paul Burmeister makes his Winter Olympics debut as a ski jumping play-by-play announcer for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. PyeongChang marks Burmeister’s third Olympic assignment for NBC Olympics, most recently serving as a water polo play-by-play announcer during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Burmeister has served as a studio host and play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Group since 2011. In addition, Burmeister has handled play-by-play duties for NBC’s coverage of the Bayou Classic and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and has also provided play-by-play commentary for NBCSN’s college basketball coverage. He will also appear on the NBC’s pre-game coverage of Super Bowl LII, reporting from the Patriots’ hotels.

Fast Facts

  • 3rd assignment with NBC Sports
  • He has served as a studio host and play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Group since 2011
  • Prior to NBC Sports Group, Burmeister served as a studio host and anchor at NFL Network, hosting NFL Total Access, NFL Gameday Scoreboard, Around the League Live, and NFL AM, providing fans with in-depth information and analysis during the season
  • Previous assignments include: sports anchor at NBC affiliate KWWL in Waterloo, Iowa, (2001-04) and broadcaster at KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (1998-2001)
  • Was offensive captain while playing quarterback at the University of Iowa, and won MVP during the 1993 season

 

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