Nathan Templeton (journalist)
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| Born | Nathan Luke Templeton[1] 9 May 1979 |
| Died | 9 April 2024 (aged 44) Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Other names | Tempo |
| Education | Deakin University |
| Occupation(s) | Sunrise Melbourne correspondent Seven Sport reporter |
| Years active | 1999–2024 |
| Employer(s) | 10 News First Melbourne (2004–2012) Breakfast (2012) Seven News Melbourne (2012–2016) Seven Sport (2012–2024) Sunrise (2016–2022) |
| Spouse | Kate Templeton |
| Children | 2 |
Nathan Luke Templeton (9 May 1979 – 9 April 2024) was an Australian journalist. He was a Seven Sport reporter for over 12 years and was the Melbourne correspondent on the Seven Network's breakfast program, Sunrise.
Early life and education
[edit]Born on 9 May 1979[2] in Geelong,[3] Templeton attended Geelong College for his high school years[4] where he was an accomplished footballer and cricketer representing the school in both the 1st XVIII and 1st XI teams. Following Geelong College, he studied journalism at Deakin University, earning a bachelor's degree in communications.[5]
Career
[edit]Early in his career, Templeton worked at Network Ten, where he appeared regularly on the network's Breakfast program and also presented reports for 10 News First in Melbourne.[6]
In June 2012, Templeton moved to the Seven Network to join Seven News Melbourne as a sports reporter. He covered major sporting events including the Australian Open.[7]
In May 2016, Templeton joined Sunrise as its Melbourne correspondent, replacing Rebecca Maddern who moved to the Nine Network.[8] He regularly substituted as sports presenter on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.[9]
Templeton was the poolside interviewer for the Seven Network at both the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro and the 2020 Olympic Games held at Tokyo in 2021,[10] and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.[11]
In November 2022, Templeton stepped down as Sunrise Melbourne correspondent and was replaced by Teegan Dolling. He continued in a behind-the-scenes role with the network until his death in 2024.[12]
A life-long fan of the Geelong Football Club, Templeton was a ground announcer at GMHBA Stadium and emcee for various functions.[13]
Personal life and death
[edit]Templeton was married to Kate and had two children.[14]
On 9 April 2024, Templeton was found dead in Zillah Crawcour Park by the Barwon River in the Geelong suburb of Newtown after suffering a medical episode while out walking his dog.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "TEMPLETON, Nathan Luke – Death Notices". Geelong Advertiser. Herald Sun. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ @nathantemp7 (9 May 2016). "Very good effort from the wife at 4am! Getting up early, not getting home late #thanks #old" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Templeton, Nathan (22 June 2016). "OK, I admit it, I gave the Cats the flick". Geelong Advertiser. Geelong, Victoria: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. p. 18.
Born at Geelong's St John of God and raised as a footy-mad kid in Grovedale
- ^ Coster, Alice; Gullen, Scott (11 April 2024). "Nathan was so loved". Herald-Sun. Melbourne, Victoria: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. p. 5.
Templeton attended Geelong College and was friends with many former Cats stars including premiership captain Cameron Ling
- ^ Balaam, Kellie (10 April 2024). "Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton remembered for team spirit, talent as tributes flow". The West Australian. Perth: Seven West Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (10 April 2024). "Vale: Nathan Templeton". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (22 December 2012). "Seven's summer of Tennis: guide". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (31 May 2016). "Nathan Templeton named as Melbourne Correspondent for Sunrise". DeciderTV. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Beers, Lucy Mae (10 April 2024). "Former Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton dies". 7NEWS. Seven West Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (15 July 2021). "Channel 7 confirms commentary team lineup for Tokyo Olympics". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ Chrisp, Kitty (10 April 2024). "TV reporter Nathan Templeton found dead by river aged 44". Metro. London: DMG Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ McKnight, Robert (2 November 2022). "EXCLUSIVE – SUNRISE bolsters reporting team with new permanent members". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Vale Nathan Templeton". Geelong Football Club. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b Graham, Ben (10 April 2024). "Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton found dead in Geelong". news.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2024.