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If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.
Perry Baker, a renowned US athlete, has made significant strides in the world of rugby. Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida, Baker stands at 6'1" and is currently 38 years old. He began his athletic career in the Arena Football League with the Pittsburgh Power. After two years, he transitioned to rugby, training at Tiger Academy in his hometown.
In 2014, Baker was invited to the Residency Program at the Olympic Training Center and made his debut in the World Rugby Sevens Series under Head Coach Mike Friday. His performance in the 2014-15 campaign earned him a spot on World Rugby's Rookie of the Year shortlist. In the 2015-16 season, he led the Eagles in tries scored with 48, ranking second-most on the Series.
Baker was part of the U.S. team that qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games at the 2015 NACRA Sevens Championships. He was named to the 12-man Team USA squad for Rugby Sevens' Olympic debut and was voted 2017's World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year.
In the 2017-18 season, Baker became USA's All-Time Leading Try Scorer during the first match of the 2018 Hamilton Sevens Tournament. He later helped the Eagles secure their first-ever Cup on home soil at the 2018 USA Sevens Tournament. Baker earned his second-consecutive World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award in 2018 and helped his squad open the new season with a silver medal at Dubai Sevens 2018.
Baker holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement from Fairmont State University.
From exclusive NBC play-by-play action of Team USA to live hourly updates from the Games to original Summer Games podcasts, you can listen to the Olympics stream only on iHeartRadio. Find out more about how to listen.