Who are the BBC skateboarding commentators at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
THE skateboarding medal events are underway, and the BBC has enlisted top-notch experts to provide expert commentary.
By adding former skateboard professionals, the broadcaster has improved their team of commentators and pundits.
Who are the BBC skateboarding commentators at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Ed Leigh
Ed Leigh is a British sports presenter and commentator.
He was born on July 15, 1975 and is widely recognised for his work as the BBC’s voice for skateboarding or BMX events at Olympics.
Ed has been commenting on Winter Olympics since 2006 and Summer Olympics since 2012.
He is a regular presenter on the BBC2 show Ski Sunday and contributes to Red Bull TV.
Before becoming a sports commentator, he worked at a snowboard shop and later became the editor of Whitelines Snowboard Magazine.
His TV career began with Channel 4′s Freesports On 4, and he also worked on shows like Ed vs. Spencer for Sky 1 and My Life As An Animal for BBC3.
Ed also has experience in professional snowboarding, journalism, event management, and windsurf instructing.
Marc Churchill
Marc Churchill started skateboarding at a young age and quickly gained attention and sponsorships.
His sponsorships led to his involvement in presenting RAD, a TV show on Channel 5.
His early career also included appearances in various TV adverts and presenting for BBC Grandstand at the European X-Games.
He has traveled the world, working on advertising campaigns for various brands and filming video sections for sponsors.
Marc served as the main announcer for the World Skate Tour, which was part of the road to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tim Warwood
Tim Warwood is a British television presenter, commentator, and entertainer.
He is a regular contributor to the BBC2 show Ski Sunday and serves as a BBC Olympic commentator and reporter for various action sports disciplines.
Tim presents live snow sports productions for Red Bull and has been a familiar voice on Free Radio in Birmingham, where he hosted the breakfast show.
His career has expanded into children’s television as well.
He presents Wild!, a CBBC series exploring British wildlife and outdoor adventures, and he has also presented the Disney XD show Goalmouth, where he co-presents with Adam Gendle.
Unfortunately, his early aspirations as a professional snowboarder did not pan out.
However his passion for the sport has continued through his broadcasting work.
How many medals has Team GB won in skateboarding?
So far Team GB has not won a skateboarding medal at the Paris Olympics.
The skateboarding medal events are scheduled for August 6 and August 7, 2024.
The Women’s Park Skateboarding final will take place at 4:30 pm on August 6, featuring Sky Brown among the competitors.
The lineup for the Men’s Park Skateboarding final on August 7 has yet to be confirmed.