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Olly Hogben

@ollyhogben.bsky.social

TV sports commentator covering the Olympics, Paralympics, and other multi-sport games. Have commentated 86 sports, but best known for gymnastics, football, racket sports, and floorball.

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Thatโ€™s it from Milan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น. Iโ€™m utterly frazzled. A wonderful Games commentating every session of figure skating, the Closing Ceremony, and eating a lot of splendid food in great weather. Thank you @belindanoonan.bsky.social, @blythelawrence.bsky.social and Lisa Oโ€™Sullivan - loved working with you all!

23.02.2026 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One last figure skating commentary coming up here in Milan! Join me and Belinda if you can for the Exhibition Gala in 20 minutes!

21.02.2026 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello Olympics watchers! I'm honoured to be commentating the Closing Ceremony tomorrow, and I'd love you to tell me, please, a moment from the Games that's really moved you or mattered to you. It doesn't need to be a world record or a gold medal - just something human that made you care.

Thank you!

21.02.2026 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One last medal event for me to commentate at Milano Cortina 2026 (though not quite the last you'll hear of me at the Games, I'm afraid); the Women's Free Skate is coming up in 5 minutes. Please join me and Belinda if you can!

PS, I suspect this might be a fascinating night...

19.02.2026 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cappuccino, a boat trip, lunch by the water, and a glorious stroll around Lake Como. What a fantastic day hanging out with my great pal @belindanoonan.bsky.social on a day with no figure skating at the Games.

18.02.2026 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Women's Short Program is about to start! We'll be live in 15 minutes for all of the action from Milano Cortina 2026, so please join me and Belinda Noonan if you can!

17.02.2026 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a stunning free skate performance by Miura and Kihara. Truly one of the greatest things Iโ€™ve ever seen at an Olympics, in any sport. Not just skill and style, but mental and physical toughness in bucketloads.

ใŠใ‚ใงใจใ†! ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

16.02.2026 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tonight is going to be a 'calculator at the ready' night for me. It's the Pair Skating Free Skate, with fewer than 4 points separating 2nd and 8th place after the Short Program. It's only Hase and Volodin who have daylight at the top of the leaderboard... join me and Belinda Noonan now if you can!

16.02.2026 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

After a day with no competition, we're back with the Pair Skating Short Program at Milano Cortina 2026. Please join me and Belinda Noonan if you can; we're live in 10 minutes to bring you 19 partnerships vying for a place in the Free Skate tomorrow!

15.02.2026 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello folks! From beautiful Milano it's the Men's Free Skate at the Winter Olympics. Please join me and Belinda Noonan if you can - we're live in 10 minutes with all of the action from the third medal event in figure skating at these Games. Looking forward to your company!

13.02.2026 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sam, I'm sorry I took so long to reply to this; it's been a busy time out here in Milan! Thank you for such lovely words - they mean a lot to me.

13.02.2026 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! Really appreciate it!

13.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

13.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

13.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Episode 1 of the European Gymnastics Podcast is live! Join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social on the platform of your choice for interviews with Max Whitlock, Giulia Steingruber, and Tofig โ€˜Full Full Fullโ€™ Aliyev!

12.02.2026 00:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brand-new โ€˜The European Gymnastics Podcastโ€™ launches European Gymnastics proudly presents โ€ฆ โ€˜The European Gymnastics Podcastโ€™! This brand-new original podcast shines a light on the eight disciplines represented at the European continental gymnastics fed...

Hello Gymnastics Fans! I'm delighted to announce that Blythe Lawrence and I have started a monthly podcast for European Gymnastics. The first episode launched today, featuring interviews with Max Whitlock, Giulia Steingruber, and Tofig Aliyev. Link below!
www.europeangymnastics.com/news/brand-n...

11.02.2026 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's time for the Men's Short Program at Milano Cortina 2026! @belindanoonan.bsky.social and I will be bringing you all of the action in 5 minutes. If you're able to, please join us for a thrilling session of figure skating at the Winter Olympics! It's such a pleasure to have your company.

10.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s the Ice Dance Rhythm Dance at Milano Cortina 2026. Fancy hearing the sounds of the 90s? I always do, so Iโ€™m thrilled to be alongside @belindanoonan.bsky.social for another session of great sport. Weโ€™re live in 20 minutes!

09.02.2026 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goodness me, tonight is going to be exciting. We are set for an incredible finish to the Team Event in figure skating at Milano Cortina 2026. The action begins in 20 minutes, and I hope you can join me and @belindanoonan.bsky.social from wherever you call home. It's going down to the wire!

08.02.2026 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The next session of figure skating at Milano Cortina 2026 is coming up in 45 minutes, and it's going to be exciting; the Men's Short Program section of the Team Event, after which we'll have the cut off and the top 5 will progress to the Final. Join me and @belindanoonan.bsky.social if you can!

07.02.2026 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi! I'm so sorry that I can't be more helpful here, as I'm not sure which broadcasters are taking our commentary in Europe. I hope that you can find a way to watch, and I hope - regardless - that you really enjoy the figure skating at the Games!

07.02.2026 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In other news, earplug purchases by Peacock viewers unexpectedly go through the roof...

07.02.2026 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Sam! I really did enjoy it yesterday!

07.02.2026 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A week until I depart for my 9th Games for Olympic Broadcasting Services, and my third-consecutive Winter Olympics. I am overjoyed to be heading to Milano Cortina to once again commentate all of the figure skating with my great friend, the incomparable @belindanoonan.bsky.social. Iโ€™m so excited!

25.01.2026 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Time for my last regular-season winter sports commentary before flying to the Milano Cortina Games a week on Sunday. Canโ€™t wait! Iโ€™ll be commentating the Speed Skating World Cup from Inzell in just a moment, so please join me if you can!

23.01.2026 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have a wonderful Christmas, friends all over the world! Hope youโ€™re having a lovely day, and a chance to rest.

25.12.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
WFC 2025 Day 4 - Poland vs Norway highlights
YouTube video by IFF Floorball - Channel 1 WFC 2025 Day 4 - Poland vs Norway highlights

Floorball is wonderful and I love commentating it. Have a look at the highlights of this fantastic game between Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ and Norway ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด from a couple of days ago!
youtu.be/Au0Ok86cQ24?...

11.12.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

24.11.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s my last gymnastics broadcast for another year. Thank you, gymnastics fans, for your kind company this year in the acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline competitions that Iโ€™ve covered. For being supportive and helpful, and for continuing to teach me so much, Iโ€™m so very grateful.

24.11.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi folks! Time for the last day of finals in Manila at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships. Join me if you can in 30 minutes for 5 apparatus finals! The link for the broadcast is below:
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24.11.2025 05:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0