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November 15, 2012
THREE-TIME GOLD MEDALIST KERRI WALSH JENNINGS FEATURED TOMORROW ON “THE WHISTLE” AT 4 P.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK Episode Includes NFL Stars Jordy Nelson, Patrick Willis and Von Miller, Denver Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala, and Professional Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, Jr. |
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NEW YORK – November 15, 2012 – The Whistle, NBC Sports Network’s weekly series centered on kids, explores the world of elite sports from the Olympics to the NFL and action sports in tomorrow’s episode. Three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, NFL stars Jordy Nelson, Patrick Willis and Von Miller, along with Denver Nuggets player Andre Iguodala and four-time X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez, Jr., are featured in Friday’s show, airing at 4 p.m. ET. Highlights of the episode include:
- An interview with Olympic gold medal three-peat Kerri Walsh Jennings, nicknamed “Six Feet of Sunshine;”
- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson explains how to run routes;
- Behind-the-scenes with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and Broncos linebacker Von Miller;
- Denver Nuggets player Andre Iguodala talks about his workout;
- Skateboarder and four-time X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez, Jr. details his skateboard set-up;
- Experienced BMX rider Simon Tabron interviews 15-year old X Games competitor and skateboard prodigy Mitchie Brusco.
The Whistle on NBC Sports Network covers the players, the fans, the training and the sports for kids.
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