The Athletic(@TheAthletic):From Michael Phelps’ pursuit of Olympic history to Mikaela Shiffrin’s crowning gold, Dan Hicks was behind the microphone for so many unforgettable moments. He knew how to match the emotion of the moment without ever losing his professionalism. “That’s an incredibly rare gift.”

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From Michael Phelps’ pursuit of Olympic history to Mikaela Shiffrin’s crowning gold, Dan Hicks was behind the microphone for so many unforgettable moments. He knew how to match the emotion of the moment without ever losing his professionalism. “That’s an incredibly rare gift.”