Famed broadcaster Dan Hicks died Thursday at 64. Hicks was known as NBC's voice for golf, Olympic swimming, and Notre Dame football. He was also married to famed broadcaster Hannah Storm.
Former Olympic swimmer and colleague Rowdy Gaines posted condolences to Hicks and his family on Instagram, according to NBC Olympics and Paralympics.
“My heart is broken,” Gaines posted. “Danny wasn't just my partner in the booth for eight Olympics. He was one of my closest friends, someone I trusted with everything, both in and out of that arena. He was the glue that held us all together at all of those Games.
Gaines also mentioned the joy Hicks brought him personally.
He made me laugh like no other person ever has. We shared thousands of races and a friendship that went way beyond the pool deck. I'll miss his voice, his steadiness, and just having him next to me. My heart is with Hannah and his daughters. Love you so very much, partner.”
Rowdy Gaines remembers his close friend and Olympic broadcast partner, Dan Hicks. pic.twitter.com/4w11vh1Ilx
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) November 12, 2026
Hicks and Gaines were NBC's dynamic duo for Olympic swimming coverage. They began their partnership at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
From there, they called some of the greatest moments in Olympic history.
Perhaps none better than during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. They were there to witness Michael Phelps make history by winning eight gold medals in a single game.
Undoubtedly, Hicks and Gaines were ecstatic at Jason Lesak edging out the win in the 4×100 freestyle relay.
Article Continues BelowThen, they were jubilant as Phelps edged out Milorad Čavić for his seventh gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly.
Hicks is survived by Hannah and their three daughters.