Meet the Most Unlikely Two-Sport Athlete in Olympic History

There are a few select athletes who’ve gone pro in both football and baseball. There’s a small group of Olympians who’ve competed in both the Summer and Winter Games. But there’s never been anybody like Eddy Alvarez, the speedskating second baseman. And he’s about to forever cement his place in Olympic lore. 

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Eddy Alvarez

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Julianna Ress

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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