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From competing to broadcasting at the Olympics, Las Vegas native is ready for new role

After recovering from a near fatal BMX accident at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Las Vegas native Connor Fields is ready to transition his love for the sport into the broadcast booth in Paris.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — BMX Olympian and Las Vegas native Connor Fields has taken his talents from the course to the booth as the gold medalist is a broadcaster at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“I want people to have a better understanding of how incredible these athletes are,” Fields said. “Most people are like I love the Olympics because I like gymnastics. I would love [for] my sport to be in that conversation. I can’t wait to watch gymnastics, diving and BMX. That would be a goal accomplished if I can do that.”

Fields’ first broadcast is on Tuesday, July 30.

WATCH: Extended interview with Connor Fields

WATCH: Extended interview with Connor Fields