Jacquie Beltrao
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Jacquie Beltrao (born Jacqueline Leavy on 21 April 1965 in Dublin), is a sports presenter on Sky News.
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[edit] Early life and career
Born in Dublin, Ireland she grew up in Coventry, England. She studied Sports science at Birmingham University, and represented Great Britain in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, placing 31st in the All-Around.[1]
She joined Sky News in 1992, where she first worked as a publicist before later becoming a sports reporter and presenter. She now presents updates on weekdays (Monday - Thursday) during Sunrise, The Live Desk and for the first hour of the following programme, Sky News Today.[2]
[edit] Personal life
She is a supporter of Arsenal Football Club and of Celtic F.C. and the Republic of Ireland national football team . She also has a strong passion for tennis and has done many news reports on the sport for Sky News and Sky Sports News.
Married, she lives with her husband and three children in South West London. The family also own a holiday home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The family have a rescue dog, after she appeared on Sky News representing Dogs Trust.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "British Olympic Association profile of Jacqueline Leavy". British Olympic Association. http://www.olympics.org.uk/athleterecord.aspx?at=1957. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- ^ a b "Biographies: Sports Presenter: Jacquie Beltrao". Sky Press Office. http://www.skypressoffice.co.uk/SkyNews/AboutUs/biography.asp?id=181. Retrieved 20 April 2008.
[edit] External links
- Jacquie Beltrao at the Internet Movie Database
- California Dreaming Sky News, 19 August 2008 (Retrieved on 20 August 2008)
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