Lara Pitt
Lara Pitt | |
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| Born | Lara Pitt 11 November 1981 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales University of Technology Sydney |
| Occupation | Sports journalist |
| Years active | 2006−present |
| Known for | Fox Sports Monday Night with Matty Johns |
| Spouse | Anthony Pitt |
| Children | 2 |
Lara Pitt (born 11 November 1981[citation needed]) is an Australian television presenter and sports journalist, mainly known for reporting for Fox Sports on their NRL coverage and Monday Night with Matty Johns.
Early life
Pitt completed a Bachelor of Commerce Marketing & Tourism Management degree at the University of New South Wales and a Business Diploma in Event Management at University of Technology Sydney.[1] Following these undergraduate degrees Pitt also completed a post-graduate Diploma in Journalism whilst working full-time.
Career
Pitt began her career at Fox in 2006, and joined Fox Sports News in 2007.[2] Pitt was a regular contributor to Fox Sports A-League coverage in 2010 as a reporter.[1]
During her time on Fox, Pitt worked on NRL Super Saturday, NRL Tonight and Monday Night with Matty Johns. Currently, she is on the weekly League Life panel, is a part of Fox League's weekly podcast, along with Matthew Russell and Warren Smith and relieves on the Sunday Ticket. Lara is also occasionally a sideline reporter during matches.[3][4]
Personal life
Lara Pitt is married to Anthony Pitt and they have two sons together named Lachlan and Cooper.[5] Pitt's nephew is Josh Kemeny who plays for the Melbourne Rebels.
References
- ^ a b "Lara Pitt". Fox Sports. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "lara pitt". Listal. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "Lara Pitt talks career plans and expanding the family". TV Week. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "From Rebecca Maddern to Lara Pitt: Where are all the female sports presenters?". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "At home with Anthony Pitt". News.com.au. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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- Living people
- Australian association football commentators
- Australian rugby league commentators
- Australian television presenters
- Australian women television presenters
- Fox Sports (Australian TV network) people
- People from Sydney
- University of New South Wales alumni
- University of Technology Sydney alumni
- 1981 births
- Australian television biography stubs