Christian Jantzen

Christian Jantzen
Born
Christian Harley Jantzen
EducationNewington College
OccupationsSports, journalist, reporter and radio host
SpouseLeanne Nebe[1]

Christian Harley Jantzen is an Australian sports journalist, reporter, and radio host.

Early life and education

Christian Harley Jantzen attended Newington College in Sydney (1986–1995).[2]

He is a graduate of Macleay College, and also attended the Max Rowley Media School.[3] In conjunction with his studies, he spent two years learning how to be a reporter in the Sydney newsroom at Channel 9.[3]

Career

Jantzen produced and hosted programs on Sydney radio station 2UE.[3] In Sydney, he worked as a presenter and reporter at Channels 7, 9, and the ABC. His career highlight was reporting and producing for Channel 7 during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.[3]

In 2000, Jantzen moved to Melbourne and started freelancing at SBS Sport, before joining the team full-time in November 2004.[3]

He joined Fox Sports News in 2007.

Recognition and awards

Jantzen won the "Best Sports Story (Television)" at the 2004 Queensland Regional Media Awards.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Armitstead, Jane (30 June 2026). "TV news couple wed in media-stacked ceremony". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 1 July 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp99
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Christian Jantzen". SBS Sport. Archived from the original on 18 January 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2026.