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'''[[Jennie Gow]]''' (born 20 May, 1977, in [[Southampton]]),<ref name=JGBio>{{citeweb|url=http://jenniegow.co.uk/bioghttp://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User:Trident13/Gow&action=editraphy.htm|title=Biography|publisher=Jennie Gow|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> is an [[English people|English]] [[radio]] and [[television presenter]], currently the presenter on [[BBC Sport]]'s coverage of [[MotoGP]] [[motorcycle racing]].<ref name=BBCPR201003/> |
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==Biography== |
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Gow was born in [[Southampton General Hospital]], and lived in [[Dorset]] until her family moved to [[Wargrave]], [[Berkshire]] when she was seven. She took part in local theatre, and enjoyed sport, winning medals as a cox for several different [[rowing]] teams.<ref name=JGBio/> |
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Sports presenter Jennie Gow is today announced as the new presenter of the BBC's MotoGP coverage. She will join the team of Charlie Cox, Steve Parrish and Matt Roberts for the first race of the 2010 season on 11 April with exclusive live coverage from the season's opening MotoGP race in Losail, Qatar. This year the BBC brings more coverage than ever before with 18 rounds of live action, and once again offering coverage of qualifying, 125cc and Moto2 on the Red Button and online. |
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===Career=== |
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With an impressive sport broadcasting pedigree spanning 12 years in front of the camera, Jennie Gow has most recently worked as a presenter for Sky Sports. |
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Gow worked as a [[skiing]] [[chalet maid]] in [[France]], and then for a day and a half as a temp at the [[Royal Berkshire Hospital]] in the filing and records department. She then joined the ''[[Henley Standard]]'' in 1992. |
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After studying Media and Communication Studies, she joined [[BBC Sport]] in 1999 as a production secretary ''[[Sports Personality of the Year|Sports Personality of the Century]].'' In 2001, she became Traffic and Travel presenter on [[BBC Radio Solent]], and then moved to the sports team as a journalist covering [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] and [[Bournemouth A.F.C.|Bournemouth]]. |
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Her credits include presenting the Jersey Rally, ThunderSport GB bike series, Motocross and Speedway as well as co-commentating on Speedway and World Longtrack Championships. She has also covered other sports and presented for radio. |
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Gow then left the BBC to become Breakfast Show host on [[Somerset]]'s [[Orchard FM]]. Asked to present the [[speedway]] from the [[Somerset Rebels]] at [[Highbridge]], a TV Producer spotted Gow and asked her to present the FIM World Longtrack Championships. This lead on to presenting independently produced speedway and motocross productions, broadcast on [[Channel 4]], [[Sky Sports]], [[Men & Motors]] and [[Motors TV]]. From summer 2004 she became a continuity announcer for ITV,<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://tvannouncers.thetvroomplus.com/channel-11.html|title=Jennie Gow|publisher=The TV Room+|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> and since 2006 been the presenter of the [[Jersey Rally]].<ref name=JGBio/> From 2006, Gow became a regular presenter on Sky Sports, presenting both [[Sky Sports News]] and on-line bulletins. |
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Mark Wilkin, the BBC's MotoGP Editor, says: "We're really pleased to welcome Jennie on board. Her knowledge and on-screen experience will make her a strong addition to the team and together we are looking forward to delivering another great MotoGP season for the viewers." |
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| ⚫ | After [[Suzi Perry]] decided to retire at the end of the 2009 series, Gow was announced as in March 2010 the new presenter of the BBC's MotoGP coverage, alongside pit reporter [[Matt Roberts]] and commentary team of [[Charlie Cox]] and former racer [[Steve Parrish]].<ref name=BBCPR201003>{{citeweb|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/03_march/17/motogp.shtml|title=Jennie Gow to present BBC's MotoGP coverage for 2010|publisher=BBC Press Office|date=2010-03-17|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8562821.stm|title=Meet the new face of BBC MotoGP |publisher=BBC Sport|date=2010-03-17|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> |
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Jennie Gow says: "I'm really excited to be joining the BBC team to cover MotoGP. I've always been a big fan of the sport and I can't wait for the season to begin so I can bring my own passion, enthusiasm and energy to the mix. The BBC's coverage has always been exceptional and I'm really looking forward to being part of it." |
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===Personal life=== |
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Based in Berkshire, Gow ran the [[London Marathon]] in 2006, raising over £2000 for [[ChildLine]], but subsequently had three knee operations for an injury she sustained whilst training.<ref name=JGBio/> |
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*[http://jenniegow.co.uk/ Personal website] |
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Revision as of 12:40, 23 May 2010
Jennie Gow (born 20 May, 1977, in Southampton),[1] is an English radio and television presenter, currently the presenter on BBC Sport's coverage of MotoGP motorcycle racing.[2]
Biography
Gow was born in Southampton General Hospital, and lived in Dorset until her family moved to Wargrave, Berkshire when she was seven. She took part in local theatre, and enjoyed sport, winning medals as a cox for several different rowing teams.[1]
Career
Gow worked as a skiing chalet maid in France, and then for a day and a half as a temp at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in the filing and records department. She then joined the Henley Standard in 1992.
After studying Media and Communication Studies, she joined BBC Sport in 1999 as a production secretary Sports Personality of the Century. In 2001, she became Traffic and Travel presenter on BBC Radio Solent, and then moved to the sports team as a journalist covering Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth.
Gow then left the BBC to become Breakfast Show host on Somerset's Orchard FM. Asked to present the speedway from the Somerset Rebels at Highbridge, a TV Producer spotted Gow and asked her to present the FIM World Longtrack Championships. This lead on to presenting independently produced speedway and motocross productions, broadcast on Channel 4, Sky Sports, Men & Motors and Motors TV. From summer 2004 she became a continuity announcer for ITV,[3] and since 2006 been the presenter of the Jersey Rally.[1] From 2006, Gow became a regular presenter on Sky Sports, presenting both Sky Sports News and on-line bulletins.
After Suzi Perry decided to retire at the end of the 2009 series, Gow was announced as in March 2010 the new presenter of the BBC's MotoGP coverage, alongside pit reporter Matt Roberts and commentary team of Charlie Cox and former racer Steve Parrish.[2][4]
Personal life
Based in Berkshire, Gow ran the London Marathon in 2006, raising over £2000 for ChildLine, but subsequently had three knee operations for an injury she sustained whilst training.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Biography". Jennie Gow. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ a b "Jennie Gow to present BBC's MotoGP coverage for 2010". BBC Press Office. 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ "Jennie Gow". The TV Room+. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ "Meet the new face of BBC MotoGP". BBC Sport. 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
External links
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