The other Bruins in Beijing

The New York Times had an interesting article this week about what happens to athletes after their Olympic days are over. But for certain Bruins, the Olympics remain a part of their professional lives. We're not just talking about coaches and behind-the-scenes personnel. In fact, some UCLA alums might get more camera time than the current athletes. UCLA has an impressive contingent of Olympic broadcasters helping cover the Beijing games.

Here's who you're hearing on NBC:

Ato Bolden — The third-most decorated sprinter in Olympic history, Bolden was a two-time collegiate champion for the Bruins and still holds the NCAA 100-meter record at 9.92 seconds. This is his first Olympics as a track and field analyst.
Tim Daggett — While a student at UCLA, Daggett earned a gymnastics team gold and an individual pommel horse bronze at the 1984 Games, which happened to be held at Pauley Pavilion. He clinched the upset victory for the U.S. over China with a perfect 10 on the high bar. Daggett started broadcasting during the 1992 Games in Barcelona, Spain, and also has covered the Winter Olympics. He's a gymnastics and trampoline analyst.
Karch Kiraly — There might not be enough room on the entire Internet to list all of Kiraly's accomplishments. The three-time Olympic gold medalist is a beach volleyball analyst for a second straight Games. While at UCLA, he was a four-time All American and won three NCAA championships. He graduated in 1983, and had a legendary AVP career.
Ann Meyers — A member of multiple hall of fames, Meyers is general manager of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and vice president of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. She earned a silver medal with the U.S. women's basketball team in the 1976 Games and graduated from UCLA in 1978. She signed with the Indiana Pacers in 1979 and is the only woman to try out for an NBA team. She's been broadcasting since 1984.
Dwight Stones — In one of the greatest multitasking accomplishments ever, Stones competed in the 1983 world championships and covered the event as a broadcaster. He also has performed double-duty at the Olympics, and is now covering his ninth Games. Stones owns a pair of bronze medals in the high jump and set several American records during his carrer. He won the U.S. trials in 1972 at the age of 18, when he was a freshman at UCLA.

For a full Olympics broadcast schedule, keep an eye on the NBC site. We've also got a great Olympics blog.

—Adam Rose