Craig Hummer

Craig Hummer
Born	Akron, Ohio
Occupation	Sportscaster
Spouse	Jennifer Hummer
Children	Madison, Daisy and Tatum

Craig B. Hummer (born in Akron, Ohio)^[1] is an American sportscaster known for his work on Versus (formerly OLN). He has covered the Tour de France since 2005, first as an interviewer ^[2] and then in 2008 as an anchor alongside Bob Roll.^[3] Hummer is a former competitive ocean swimmer and lifeguard, winning titles and competing for NCAA Division III Kenyon College on an academic scholarship.^[1]

Hummer first pursued a broadcasting career in 1996. He briefly worked for TVG Network, a horse racing network.

Since joining OLN/Versus, he has called many events, including Professional Bull Riders, the Tour de France, the 2007 America's Cup,^[4] and in 2003 was part of a film crew following athletes climbing Mount Everest.^[5] He has been a commentator as well for mixed martial arts, calling UFC 55 on pay-per-view. He has also been used as an interviewer by the UFC and WEC.^[6] Hummer was part of NBC Sports' broadcast team for the 2008 Summer Olympics, calling marathon swimming, synchronized swimming, whitewater canoeing, triathlon, and road and track cycling.^[7]

Hummer is married with three daughters.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} http://www.usms.org/hist/sto/index.php?ID=237&srt=
2. ^ http://www.ruggedelegantliving.com/a/003726.html
3. ^ http://www.tdfblog.com/2008/07/versus-ditches.html
4. ^ http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/07/t2p/
5. ^ http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/5392.asp?
6. ^ http://www.sportsoratory.com/?id=293
7. ^ http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/archives/2008/07/nbcs-got-talent.html

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Name	Hummer, Craig
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Short description	American sports announcer
Date of birth
Place of birth	Akron, Ohio, United States
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