Bob Costas will be hosting his seventh Olympics for NBC, but this time he will be spending more time out of the studio, appearing more at the different Olympic venues.

Viewers of the Beijing Olympics are more than ever going to be interested in seeing the new landmark stadiums, people, sights and sounds of Beijing.

Jim Lampley who appears in his 14th Olympic games will host the afternoon sessions.

2000 gold medalist Rulon Gardner will commentate on the wrestling and gymnastic coach Bela Karolyi will commentate on his sport.

Other hosts and commentators include:

Cris Collinsworth - roving correspondent
Mary Carillo - late night host
Jimmy Roberts - segments on Chinese people and culture
Bill Clement - table tennis and shooting

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