NBC names its pick to lead 2020 Olympics coverage

By Matt Collins Article may include affiliate links

NBC Sports Group has made its pick to replace Jim Bell as head of the network’s Olympics coverage.

• Molly Solomon, who currently oversees production at NBCUniversal owned Golf Channel, starts in her new role immediately.
• She will continue her role at The Golf Channel as well.
• She joins the Olympics teal about 35 weeks out from the start of the games in Tokyo and planning has been under way for years, however NBC notes that she’ll still have a chance to put her own mark on the games.
• Solomon has been involved in the production of 10 Olympic games so far for NBC.