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United Kingdom 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.
Producer, Reporter and Anchor for various international sports programming over 8 years, covering 2 Olympic Games, X Games, and SportsCenter International.
Lead in-the-ring boxing interviewer and Presenter for BT's Fight Night Live, as well as a Reporter for Amazon Prime Video on football, and covering four Olympic Games for ESPN and Olympic Channel News.
Reporter on football and covering four Olympic Games for ESPN and Olympic Channel News, in addition to her role at BT Sport Boxing.
Presenter of the E1 Series electric powerboat racing, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
Occasional presenter of Extreme E Electric RallyCross racing, aligning with her interest in motorsports and the environment.
Host on CBS Sports Serie A programming, airing across America on Sundays on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Host on CBS Sports Serie A programming, airing across America on Sundays on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Anchor and reporter for The Tennis Channel, based out of Los Angeles.
Jo Ankier, born on August 5, 1985, developed into an internationally acclaimed athlete for Team GB and Adidas, holding three British records in the 1500, 2000, and 3000-metre steeplechases. Her career in athletics saw her compete in the IAAF World Championships in 2005, finishing 11th in the first-ever women’s steeplechase at the event. She also represented England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, where she placed 7th. Ankier’s athletic journey began in north-west London, attending The Henrietta Barnett School, and she later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Nottingham. She furthered her education with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Law from King’s College London, laying a foundation for her future in sports media and management.
Following her retirement from professional athletics in 2008, Ankier moved into the business side of sports, working in sports rights, event promotion, and marketing. Her transition to broadcasting began in 2010 when she reported for ESPN International, which led to a seven-year contract with ESPN in the United States. During this time, she covered major events such as the 2012 London Olympic Games as a lead anchor for “Sports Center” and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a reporter. She also hosted the ESPY red carpet awards and was a lead host and reporter for the X Games. In addition to her reporting, Ankier took on field production roles, managing teams and creating content across various sports, including soccer, NBA, sailing, boxing, and cycling.
More recently, Jo Ankier has established herself as a versatile presenter and reporter across multiple platforms. She has worked as a studio anchor and live event field reporter for channels like BT Sport, Premier League Productions, CBS, and TRT World News. Her current roles include a presenter for E1 Series, Extreme E, and MotoAmerica, a boxing reporter and live anchor for BT Sport’s Fight Night Live, and a football reporter for Premier League Productions and Amazon Prime Video. She has also contributed to Major League Baseball in London for BT Sport and Liverpool FCTV. Her passion for sustainability is evident in her involvement with electric racing series, reflecting her background in physics and her dedication to environmental issues.
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