Jo Ankier

Jo Ankier transitioned from a decorated Team GB athlete to a globally recognized broadcaster and producer, now covering major sports events for leading networks. She is a noted advocate for sustainability in sports. After a decorated career as a Team GB athlete, where she set three British records in the 1500, 2000, and 3000-metre steeplechases, Jo Ankier transitioned into a globally recognized broadcaster and producer. As an internationally acclaimed athlete for Team GB and Adidas, she competed in the IAAF World Championships in 2005, finishing 11th in the first-ever women’s steeplechase.

She has served as a studio anchor and live event field reporter for channels such as BT Sport, Premier League Productions, CBS, and TRT World News. Her contributions extend to Major League Baseball in London for BT Sport and Liverpool FCTV, demonstrating her broad expertise across different major sports. Ankier currently holds prominent roles as a presenter for the innovative E1 Series, Extreme E, and MotoAmerica. She also continues her work as a boxing reporter and live anchor for BT Sport’s Fight Night Live, and as a football reporter for Premier League Productions and Amazon Prime Video.

A dedicated advocate for sustainability in sports, Ankier’s involvement with electric racing series, informed by her academic background in physics, underscores her commitment to environmental issues, further enhancing her profile as a distinctive and forward-thinking voice in sports broadcasting.