Tirico Succeeds Hammond as a Host of NBC Sports

Mike Tirico | NBC Olympics

Mike Tirico, who was recently named NBC's primetime Olympics host, will be taking the Triple Crown hosting reins from Tom Hammond, an award-winning member of NBC Sports' horse racing team for more than three decades.

Tirico, making his first-ever trip to a Triple Crown event, joins NBC Sports Group's Triple Crown coverage beginning with the 2017 GI Kentucky Derby May 6 on NBC, and will work the GI Preakness S. May 20, and the GI Belmont S. on June 10. “Tom's professionalism, presence and passion for the sport enhanced Triple Crown viewing for so many of us over the years,” said Tirico, who made his TV horse racing debut alongside Hammond last fall on NBC's coverage of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

“He perfectly set the tone and in the process set the standard for this role. I'm honored to follow a legend and cherish the chance to work with our great team.”

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