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East St. Louis native, gold medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson joins NBC's 2024 Olympics broadcasting team

Track star Dawn Harper-Nelson is back for the 2024 Olympics, but this time as a broadcaster.

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — East St. Louis high school grad Dawn Harper-Nelson is no stranger to Olympic competition. She grew up inspired by Olympic great Jackie Joyer-Kersee. Harper-Nelson made the U.S. Olympic team twice.

She won gold at the 2008 Olympics in the women’s 100-meter hurdles in Beijing. She took silver in the same event four years later at the games in London.

In 2024, Harper-Nelson is back for the Olympics, but this time as a broadcaster for NBC. She’ll be a part of the morning track and field coverage throughout the Paris summer games.

5 On You Side’s Rene Knott spoke with her about the opportunity and what she’s looking to add to the Olympic broadcasts. Watch the extended interview below.

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