He’s a dancer, a poet … and one of America’s funniest comedians and writer. Get to know Dave Hill, who will surely steal your heart in his many Olympic spoofs.
From running really fast to cycling to swimming and being awesome at news sports he’s never even heard of, Dave Hill looks to help some of the world’s greatest athletes gear up for this summer’s London Games.
One of Dave’s favorite ways to cap a day in London is by visiting one of the city’s friendly neighborhood pubs for a pint. Kicking back a few is a bit of a sport for him.
The London Games According to Dave Hill
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He’s a dancer, a poet … and one of America’s funniest comedians and writer. Get to know Dave Hill, who will surely steal your heart in his many Olympic spoofs.
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From running really fast to cycling to swimming and being awesome at news sports he’s never even heard of, Dave Hill looks to help some of the world’s greatest athletes gear up for this summer’s London Games.
WatchRowing
Dave takes to the River Thames to master the art of rowing with British rower and 2008 silver medalist Al Heathcote.
WatchRibbon Gymnastics
Dave showcases his unique style of dance as he gives gymnastics ribbon a shot.
WatchTrampoline Gymnastics
According to Dave, a trampoline is a veritable rocket launcher for a human being. Watch him kick gravity in the face.
WatchRugby
Dave says there’s more to the game than just ‘taking control of some dumb ball.’ Things like ‘strength, speed, and agility’ are totally key.
WatchBoxing-Training
Now it’s time for some boxing prep with Irish middleweight boxer Simon O’Connell.
WatchBoxing-Sparring
Dave steps inside the ring to show of his fancy footwork.
WatchHorse Riding-Cross Country
At London’s Royal Richmond Park, Dave gets some horse-riding lessons.
WatchHorse Riding-Show Jumping
With some horse riding lessons under his belt, ‘world class athlete’ Dave Hill amps up his game for a little show jumping.
WatchFloor Gymnastics
Nevermind the balance beam or vault. Dave gets his kicks with floor gymnastics.
WatchParallel Bars
Pushing one’s ‘incredible strength and agility’ to the max is everything Dave Hill is about. Just check him out on the parallel bars.
WatchBasketball
When it comes to basketball, Dave’s got game. A whole bunch of it.
WatchTennis
Dave’s longtime dream of learning tennis from a real professional finally comes true.
WatchTriathlon
Out of all the sports he’s played, Dave Hill says triathlon is the ‘most manly and the most grueling of them all.’
WatchHampstead Heath
There’s nothing like a little stroll through London’s beautiful Hampstead Heath.
WatchDove Pub
One of Dave’s favorite ways to cap a day in London is by visiting one of the city’s friendly neighborhood pubs for a pint. Kicking back a few is a bit of a sport for him.
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