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Revision as of 14:02, 1 March 2006
Jim Rosenthal is a well known sports presenter on British television.
In 1997 Rosenthal became the host of ITV's Formula One coverage. In addition to his motorsport duties Rosenthal has also presented coverage of The Olympics, Rugby, Football and Boxing.
Rosenthal was named Royal Television Society Sports Presenter of the Year in 1997 and 1999.
In October 2005 it was announced that Steve Rider had been recruited by ITV from BBC Sports, to assume Rosenthal's former role for the 2006 Formula One season. Rosenthal will instead become the new 'face' of ITV Champions League football coverage, as well as their boxing output.
Initially unpopular with motorsports fans, Rosenthal grew into his role as ITV F1 anchor, and gained popularity with his direct questioning of leading figures in the sport. His mastery of the well prepared cliche is something few other presenters can match.
As a child growing up in Oxford he attended Magdalen College School.
At the time of Euro 96, prominent British comedians Baddiel and Skinner noted Rosenthal's likeness to a Medieval Devil.