The Olympics kick off this weekend and on the first day of competition, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps, the two most-watched men’s swimmers, will hit the pool for their first duel.

Growing Bolder contributor Rowdy Gaines will have the best seat in the house as he calls the race for NBC Sports. Before he left for London, he gave us an exclusive preview of his three races to watch during these Games.

But, before he breaks down the races, he reveals what it means to him to be the person who gets to bring his beloved sport into our living rooms for yet another Games. And wait until you hear how his father describes his style of broadcasting!

Rowdy shares more Olympic stories, including the reason he believes the boycotted Games of 1980 were the best thing to ever happen to his swimming career, on our Growing Bolder With … channel.