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John Carlin

John Carlin is a British journalist and author, recognized for his extensive work covering global politics and sports, particularly his insights into Nelson Mandela's leadership.

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WSLS 10

John Carlin has received Emmy awards for anchoring and reporting, with nine of these for his work at WSLS (NBC). He was also recognized for a story in 2012 featured on 'John Carlin's Virginia.' He has actively promoted community events like the Blue Ridge Games II for WSLS 10.

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Center in the Square

Associated with a story on 'John Carlin's Virginia' which relates to a 2012 Emmy award.

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Visit VBR Partnership Summit

Featured in coverage by WSLS 10 for a campaign announcement at the summit.

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Explore Park

Promoted by John Carlin in association with the Blue Ridge Games II for WSLS 10.

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Thinking Heads

Listed as an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker capable of inspiring and educating audiences through compelling narratives.

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YouTube

Featured in a conversation on 'Embracing Sales in Print,' discussing genuine connections in marketing and micro-branding strategies for big brands.

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Muck Rack (WSLS-TV)

Platform indexing his articles and contact information as a journalist for WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA).

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Red Hot production company

Co-founded the not-for-profit production company in 1989, starting his career as a curator, professor, and art writer.

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Morrison & Foerster

A partner at this global law firm, advising clients on complex legal landscapes.

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The Carlin Agency

Specializes in PR, offering services such as traditional PR, social media, blogs, podcasts, news releases, and media strategies.

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Muck Rack (La Vanguardia)

Platform indexing his articles and contact information as a journalist for La Vanguardia.

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Buenos Aires Herald

Began his journalism career in 1981, writing about film, football, and politics.

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The Times

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988) and has written for them.

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Sunday Times

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).

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Toronto Star

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).

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BBC

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988) and presented a documentary on the South African Third Force (1993).

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CBC

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).

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ABC News

Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).

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The Independent

Joined at its launch in 1986 and served as its South Africa bureau chief from 1989 to 1995.

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The Independent on Sunday

United States bureau chief from 1995 to 1998.

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Wired (magazine)

Wrote an article titled "A Farewell to Arms" in 1997, which later influenced the film *Live Free or Die Hard*.

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El País

Joined in 1998 as a senior international writer and was awarded the Ortega y Gasset Award for journalism for his work with the newspaper.

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La Vanguardia

Has written regularly for this Spanish newspaper since October 2017.

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Clarín (Argentine newspaper)

Writes regularly for this Argentine newspaper.

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PBS Frontline

Writer and interviewer for the 1999 episode "The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela".

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SABC

His PBS Frontline work was also broadcast as "The First Accused" in South Africa.

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Hyperion (Books)

Publisher of *Rafa*, the autobiography of Rafael Nadal, co-written with John Carlin in 2011.

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Little Brown (Books)

Publisher of *Rafa* in the UK.

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Atlantic Books

Publisher of his book *Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius* in 2014.

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Penguin

Publisher of *Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation* in 2008.

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Bloomsbury Books

Publisher of *White Angels: Beckham, Real Madrid and the New Football* in 2004.

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Plough Publishing House

Publisher of his graphic novel *Mandela and the General* in 2018.

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ESPN

Wrote for ESPN (2011) and was a writer/producer for the documentary *The 16th Man* (2010).

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Amazon Prime

Executive producer for the documentary series *This is Football* (2019).

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The Guardian

A frequent contributor who has written on various topics including Oscar Pistorius, Nelson Mandela, Spanish politics, and sports.

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1956

Born in London, United Kingdom

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1981

Began journalism career at the Buenos Aires Herald

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1986

Joined The Independent at its launch

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1989-1995

South Africa bureau chief for The Independent

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1993

Writer and presenter for BBC documentary on the South African Third Force

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1995-1998

United States bureau chief for The Independent on Sunday

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1998

Joined El País as a senior international writer

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1999

Writer and interviewer for PBS Frontline episode "The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela"

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2000

Won the Spanish Ortega y Gasset Award for journalism

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2004

Authored *Heroica Tierra Cruel*

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2004

Won the British Press Awards "Food and Drink Writer of the Year" prize

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2008

Published *Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation*

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2009

His book *Playing the Enemy* became the basis for the film *Invictus*

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2011

Collaborated with Rafael Nadal on his autobiography *Rafa*

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2014

Published *Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius*

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2017

Sacked from El País

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2018

Authored *Mandela and the General*

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2019

Executive Producer for the documentary series *This is Football*

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About

John Carlin was born on May 12, 1956, in London, United Kingdom, to a Scottish father and Spanish mother. He spent his early childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, due to his father’s diplomatic posting. He later returned to England and pursued higher education, earning an MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University, specifically from Lincoln College, Oxford. Carlin began his journalism career in 1981 at the Buenos Aires Herald, where he covered cinema, football, and politics.

Throughout the 1980s, Carlin worked as a foreign correspondent in Mexico and Central America for various prominent media outlets, including The Times, Sunday Times, Toronto Star, BBC, CBC, and ABC News. In 1986, he joined The Independent at its inception. From 1989 to 1995, Carlin served as The Independent’s South Africa bureau chief, during which time he extensively covered the country’s political transition. His work in South Africa culminated in his pivotal book, *Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation* (2008), which explored how Nelson Mandela utilized the 1995 Rugby World Cup to foster national reconciliation. This book later inspired Clint Eastwood’s 2009 film, *Invictus*, starring Morgan Freeman as Mandela.

Carlin’s career has been marked by significant achievements and contributions to journalism and literature. He was the United States bureau chief for The Independent on Sunday from 1995 to 1998. In 1998, he joined El País, a leading Spanish-language newspaper, as a senior international writer, a role he held until 2017. He received the 2000 Spanish Ortega y Gasset Award for journalism for an article published in El País. Carlin has also contributed to numerous other prestigious publications, including the Financial Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Observer, The Guardian, New Statesman, Wired, and New Republic. He has also authored other notable works, such as *Rafa* (2011), an autobiography co-written with Rafael Nadal, and *Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius* (2014).

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