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Former "Today" show anchor Katie Couric will be back on NBC next month.

The network announced Wednesday that Couric will co-host the Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony on Feb. 9 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Host Mike Tirico will join Couric for the ceremony.

Additionally, Couric will interview athletes and provide coverage for NBC in the days after the ceremony.

Couric, who spent 15 years as co-anchor at "Today," said in a statement "there's nothing quite like" the Games.

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“During my years at NBC, I loved covering the Olympics and showcasing the hard work, dedication and perseverance of athletes from around the world," Couric said in the statement.

Couric has previously hosted three Opening Ceremonies for NBC -- for the Games in Sydney, Salt Lake City and Athens.

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Siblings Matt Hamilton and Becca Hamilton have qualified
Siblings Matt Hamilton and Becca Hamilton have qualified for the Olympics in mixed doubles. They'll also compete for the United States in men's and women's curling.  Rich Harmer, USA Curling
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Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of the United States
Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of the United States compete during the ice dance short dance event at the ISU Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, on Dec. 7.  Koji Sasahara, AP
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Hockey players Monique Lamoureux-Morando (right) and
Hockey players Monique Lamoureux-Morando (right) and sister Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson competed at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics for Team USA.  Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Sadie Bjornsen made her Olympic debut in Sochi, where
Sadie Bjornsen made her Olympic debut in Sochi, where she skied in the women's team 4x5K relay. The U.S. finished ninth. She's in good position to make the team for 2018.  Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
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Erik Bjornsen competed in the semifinal of the men's
Erik Bjornsen competed in the semifinal of the men's team sprint classic during the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games at Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center.  Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Snowboarder Ben Ferguson was second at the Copper Mountain
Snowboarder Ben Ferguson was second at the Copper Mountain Grand Prix. Here he's shown at the Dew Tour on Dec.15 in Breckenridge, Colo., where he was third. He hopes to make the team for 2018.  Matthew Stockman, Getty Images
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Gabe Ferguson is four years younger than his brother,
Gabe Ferguson is four years younger than his brother, Ben. Here Gabe is shown competing in the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix on Dec. 7 in Copper Mountain, Colorado.He hopes to make the team for 2018.  Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images
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Brothers Taylor Fletcher (right) and Bryan Fletcher
Brothers Taylor Fletcher (right) and Bryan Fletcher compete in the Nordic combined individual Gunderson during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center.  Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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USA center forward Aria Fischer (9) competed at the
USA center forward Aria Fischer (9) competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with older sister Makenzie. Here Aria is shown with center forward Kami Craig (12) celebrating after a semifinal against Hungary.  Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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U.S. center back Makenzie Fischer (11) throws the ball
U.S. center back Makenzie Fischer (11) throws the ball against Hungary during the women's water polo preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Makenzie competed in Rio alongside her sister Aria.  Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sport
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In this July 25, 2016 photo, Olympic fencers Courtney
In this July 25, 2016 photo, Olympic fencers Courtney Hurley, left, and Kelly Hurley model the opening ceremony uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren. Both competed in fencing in 2016.  Bob Levey, AP
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Sisters Isabella (left) and Margaux Isaksen competed
Sisters Isabella (left) and Margaux Isaksen competed in modern pentathlon during the 2016 Rio Olympics.  Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports
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Margaux Isaksen during the women's individual swimming
Margaux Isaksen during the women's individual swimming portion of the modern pentathlon competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Deodoro Aquatics Centre.  Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports
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Eric Heiden won a record five gold medals at the 1980
Eric Heiden won a record five gold medals at the 1980 Olympics. His sister Beth also competed in the 1976 and 1980 Winter Games.  Associated Press
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Eric Heiden, left, and Beth Heiden, right, both represented
Eric Heiden, left, and Beth Heiden, right, both represented Team USA at the Winter Games in 1976 and 1980.  Tony Duffy, Getty Images
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American skiing twin brothers Steve, left, and Phil
American skiing twin brothers Steve, left, and Phil Mahre stand together in the finish area on Mt. Bjelasnica, on Feb. 14, 1984 in Sarajevo, watching the other competitors in the giant slalom event. At the 1984 Winter Games, Phil won gold in the slalom and Steve silver.  Kurt Strumpf, AP
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Serena Williams and Venus Williams have won three Olympic
Serena Williams and Venus Williams have won three Olympic gold medals together in doubles. Here they wave to the crowd during the women's doubles in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.  Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
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At the 2012 London Olympics, Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan
At the 2012 London Olympics, Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan celebrate with their gold medals.  Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
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