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Former U.S. Olympian Matt Centrowitz On His Son's Quest To Make The Rio Olmypics

Matt Centrowitz was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic team, and the father of Matt Centrowitz Jr who will compete in the Rio games.

Matt joined Ed and Steve to talk about his Olympic experience and his son's chances in Rio.

Matt started out by talking about his son Matt Centrowitz Jr and qualifying for the Olympics saying "he's the most decorated American in the mile ever as far as medal count and championships and hopefully he'll put the finishing touches on at the Olympics." As for what's more exciting his Olympic experience or watching his child Matt said "I'd say watching him, I'm 60 years old when you're younger you take things for granted and think they'll always be a next race but the father's perspective is a much different perspective."

Matt went on to talk about his son coming very close to a bronze medal at the London Olympics, his experience at the 76 Olympics and his relationship with Caitlyn Jenner.

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