Jo Ankier

Jo Ankier has made a huge mark in sports, both as a sportsperson and a sports presenter. A Team GB runner who broke 3 National Records, for the 1500, 2000 and 3000m steeplechase at the IAAF World Championships, Jo has been at the helm of sport in the UK & US for nearly two decades. Currently a Presenter for E1 Series, Extreme E & MotoAmerica, Jo has also led major network coverage for boxing, tennis, football, sailing and Olympic events with panache throughout her career. Jo is a renowned media personality and is available to hire for a myriad of events where she can discuss her love for and expertise in the world of sports, science and sustainability.

After obtaining her BSc in Physics from the University of Nottingham, Jo received a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Law from Kings College. Following her magnificent achievements as an athlete, Jo shifted gears to her work as an anchor and reporter. During her time as a Presenter & Reporter for ESPN, Jo presented the International SportsCenter show at the 2012 London Olympic Games as well as reporting at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – a matter of great prestige. She has also been a Presenter for Court Report on the Tennis Channel, a Presenter, Producer & Reporter for TRT World and a Presenter for CBS’ Serie A Football Show. Today, Jo has made her place at the pinnacle of the broadcasting world.

During her 5 year tenure as a Presenter & Reporter at BT Sport, Jo was the lead in-the-ring boxing interviewer as well as a Presenter for BT’s Fight Night Live. She has interviewed numerous boxing stars in the ring including Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury, and Joe Joyce. As a motorsports presenter, Jo is exploring the world of electric motorsports, and their impact on sustainability and the environment. Presenting for the E1 Series and Extreme E, both of which are 100% electric and carbon-neutral formats, Jo is working with some of the world’s biggest sports personalities such as Tom Brady, Nico Rosberg, Rafael Nadal and Sergio Perez while using her science background for the environmental aspects.

Jo’s experience as a sports broadcaster is unparalleled. She will present at her 4th Olympic Games this summer for TalkSport, with a host of other prestigious events on her resume including; Formula 1 races, the X Games, MotoAmerica, Super League Triathlon, Americas Cup, the Champions League, and FIFA World Cup. Jo Ankier is one of the most revered sports presenters of our times and is now available to speak on her journey from being a national record holder to a renowned sports broadcaster. Hire Jo Ankier and allow your audience to be inspired by her tenacity, expertise and love for sports. Enquire now!