What it’s like to cover the Olympic games, Pittsburgh athletes
ByGordon Loesch, WPXI-TV
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
(Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
ByGordon Loesch, WPXI-TV
PITTSBURGH — It’s the biggest event in the world, and it’s going to be oh so different this year!
There’s really nothing like being at the Olympics. There’s just so much excitement and energy that fills every venue in every host city, watching the best in the world do what they do best. And being there in person as a fan, you feel like you’re sharing in their spotlight and success.
The athletes I’ve met over the years have told me how they thrive on not only the cheers from fans but the support of their families and friends who often travel at great expense to celebrate with them.
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
This year, they won’t have any of that. Families are not allowed — not even local spectators.
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WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
As a journalist, I had the honor of covering the PyeongChang 2018, Rio 2016 and Vancouver 2010 Olympics Games with some talented professionals from WPXI.
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
And we quickly realized that the diversity of the fans from all over the world helps to make it all so special.
WPXI Gordon at Olympics Channel 11 Morning News anchor Gordon Loesch has covered the Olympics three times. (Gordon Loesch/Gordon Loesch)
But in the end, it’s always been about the athletes, their dreams, their stories and their ability to overcome all obstacles that make us so proud. And I can’t wait to see how they rise up to face these new challenges.