Lara Pitt
Pitt in 2013
Born
Lara Pitt

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Alma materUniversity of New South Wales
University of Technology Sydney
OccupationSports journalist
Years active2006−present
Known forFox Sports
Monday Night with Matty Johns
SpouseAnthony Pitt

Lara Pitt 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

  1. 1 2 "Lara Pitt". Fox Sports. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "lara pitt". Listal. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lara Pitt talks career plans and expanding the family". TV Week. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "From Rebecca Maddern to Lara Pitt: Where are all the female sports presenters?". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "At home with Anthony Pitt". News.com.au. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2016.


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