Edwards Unveiled As Eurosport Presenter
Jonathan Edwards CBE has joined Eurosport as its lead presenter, working across the channel’s flagship programming.
The Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth triple jump gold medallist will be the international anchor and make his debut at the European Aquatics Championships in London on 9th – 22nd May, presenting exclusively for Eurosport from January 2017.
Edward’s role will also see him at Eurosport’s coverage of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, following the announcement the channel had won broadcast rights in Europe for the 2018-2024 Olympic Games.
Peter Hutton, chief executive officer, Eurosport, said: “Securing Jonathan as Eurosport’s lead presenter is a further example of our ambition to tell the best sports stories, with the best sports storytellers, and to fuel the passion of fans leading up to our Olympic Games coverage in 2018 and beyond. Jonathan was the ultimate professional as an athlete and has since become one of the foremost voices of sports broadcasting. As a world class presenter, commentator and journalist, he will bring expert insight to Eurosport viewers across all our markets.”
Jonathan Edwards said: “It will be a huge honour to tell the stories of the world’s greatest sporting events to passionate fans right across the world, including from the Olympic Games. Eurosport is fast becoming the number one destination for live and exclusive sport and I am thrilled to be a part of its continued growth.
“Having been in front of the camera at the previous four Olympic Games, I know how important it is to help translate the power and excitement of the Games to viewers and I look forward to working with Eurosport as they plan for PyeongChang 2018.”
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