Bruce Beck is in Rio to cover the Olympics! He shares his insights and observations from the Olympic Village, the streets of Rio and Brazil's iconic beaches.
Watch Bruce on NBC 4 New York and keep up with him throughout the day by following @BruceBeck4NY on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Bruce tries his hand at table tennis on the last day of Rio 2016.
Bruce talks to members of the gold-medal winning women's basketball team!
What does @ShakurStevenson think of his Silver Medal in boxing? We'll hear from him @NBCNewYork 4 at 6! pic.twitter.com/M6kJmIutHb
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 20, 2016
What does @ShakurStevenson think of his Silver Medal in boxing? We'll hear from him @NBCNewYork 4 at 6! pic.twitter.com/M6kJmIutHb
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 20, 2016
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Bruce goes one-on-one with the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt!
Our gold medalist - Dalilah Muhammad from Jamaica, NY & Cardozo HS! we'll hear from her @NBCNewYork at 6! pic.twitter.com/GBRydjuoE3
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 19, 2016
Bruce catches up with Dalilah Muhammad and her family as she goes for gold in the 400 meters hurdles!
Bruce interviews a NJ high school phenom who made her debut in Rio.
Sydney McLaughlin called it "Great experience!" Can't wait 2 see her win in Tokyo! @unioncatholichs @uctrack pic.twitter.com/qMWvIPo30J
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 17, 2016
Congratulations, grandpa-to-be!
Bruce sits down with the most decorated Olympian of all time!
Bruce watches Usain Bolt win the 100 meter race and the title of world's fastest man!
Bolt amazes again! Three peat! #rio2016 pic.twitter.com/ptqVGBfTnM
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 15, 2016
Wherever I work in the world - I run into @KennyAlbert who's calling track & field here in Rio! What a pro! pic.twitter.com/sW7sqH8RjO
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 14, 2016
Bruce celebrates bronze with the history-making women's fencing team and improvises with a little help from an ice cream vendor!
Bruce talks to Katie Ledecky's uncle, who is also the new owner of the New York Islanders.
Bruce gives us an update on Day 6 and catches up with Carmelo Anthony.
Bruce interviews a fencer from the Bronx who won a silver medal.
With legendary @StJohnsFencing Coach Yury Gelman! His pupil @DarylDHomer is in the semis in Sabre in Rio! pic.twitter.com/9CCRfgURcQ
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 10, 2016
Bruce meets a very courageous boy from New Jersey, and the face of NBC News.
Bruce keeps tabs on the winning women's field hockey team -- and gets a care package!
Bruce meets with Team USA's silver medal-winning fencer Alexander Massialas.
On Day 1 of the Olympics, Bruce meets a broadcasting legend!
Bruce meets a New Jersey wrestler who is seeking redemption in Rio.
The day before the Opening Ceremony, Bruce interviews a local Olympian who is breaking barriers and making history!
With just two days until the Olympics begin, Bruce catches up with a star boxer from New Jersey.
With the pride of Newark, NJ - @ShakurStevenson - a 2 time Amateur World Champ. Dynamic 19 yr old! @Usaboxing pic.twitter.com/bAp9l8moQs
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 3, 2016
Three days until the Olympics! Bruce is getting ready by interviewing local athletes in Rio.
On Monday, Bruce visited some of Brazil's top tourist sites: The Christ the Redeemer statute, which is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, and Copacabana beach.
Here are his dispatches as he explores Rio:
LIVE on #Periscope: Live at Christ The Redeemer https://t.co/orZYWCGpHK
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 1, 2016
Great intvwing @DuttonEventing & @WindurraUSA at iconic Rio landmark, Christ The Redeemer! @USEquestrian pic.twitter.com/I8rAQgkGH5
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) August 1, 2016