Katharine Merry
Who is Katharine Merry?
Katharine Merry is an Olympic medallist, broadcaster, and host.
What are Katharine Merry’s main achievements?
Katharine has been intrinsically linked to athletics and sports for over three decades. Since retiring from Track and Field after the 2005 Olympics, Katharine has become the first-ever female stadium commentator at both an Olympic Games and World Championships in athletics, as well as becoming the ‘first female’ lead commentator to break glass ceilings on radio and television.
What is Katharine Merry best known for?
Katharine was the fastest girl in the world at the age of 14 and 12 years later, she became the fastest woman in the world over 400m. Since retiring, she has become an immensely popular event host and her expert sporting knowledge has seen her as a regular guest on BBC Radio 5 Lives Fighting Talk panel show and on a variety of established television and radio programmes.
How to book Katharine Merry for your next event?
Katharine has the versatility of being an established broadcaster, commentator, and host around the world. She can speak on a variety of topics, crossing many different sporting sectors. Her calm nature and adaptive personality make her perfect for your next private or corporate event.
For more information on how to book Katharine Merry for your next event or private function, contact Evolve today.
Topics and Themes
- Athletes
- Olympics
- International Womens Day
- Motivation
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