Rebecca Adams

Rebecca Adams is a British sports presenter and reporter, widely recognised for her work across BBC Sport, BBC News Channel, BBC World Service and talkSPORT. A confident and versatile broadcaster, she has covered four Olympic Games and reported from some of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. As a Sports Presenter for BBC News Channel and BBC World Service, Rebecca has become a trusted voice in live studio environments, delivering breaking sports news and in-depth analysis to global audiences. Her biggest achievement to date is her contribution to multi-sport coverage on the Olympic stage, where precision, authority and composure are essential.

Rebecca’s journey began behind the scenes in production and editorial roles, laying the groundwork for her on-screen career. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in Modern Languages, French, Spanish and German, she entered the industry at Sky Sports News before moving to the BBC as a Broadcast Assistant. These early experiences gave Rebecca a detailed understanding of newsroom operations, scriptwriting and live output. She went on to work with IMG and Perform Group, producing and voicing content distributed worldwide. During the London 2012 Olympic Games, she worked as a football reporter for the official Olympic News Service, interviewing elite international players and filing reports for global media outlets. That formative period shaped Rebecca’s calm delivery and her ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Rebecca’s career has since been defined by senior presenting and commentary roles across major international competitions. She currently serves as a Matchday Reporter for talkSPORT and has worked as a Commentator for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Olympic Broadcasting Services. Her international credentials include roles as a WTA Commentator, International Tennis Federation Commentator, and world feed commentator at the Asian Games, the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. Rebecca has also presented for Saudi Sports Company in Riyadh and contributed to coverage of the World Games and other global federations. Across studio presentation, live reporting and in-venue hosting, Rebecca has demonstrated authority and adaptability at the highest level of sport.

Rebecca is an engaging keynote speaker and event host who brings insight from the front line of global sport. She speaks on performing under pressure, women in sports media, communication across cultures and lessons from elite competition. Drawing on her experience at events such as the Olympic Games and Asian Games, Rebecca translates live broadcasting challenges into practical lessons for leadership and teamwork. Whether moderating a corporate conference or delivering a keynote, Rebecca offers credibility, warmth and real-world perspective that connects with modern audiences.