Experience

World Athletics

• Monaco
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer (World Athletics Championships)

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Delegate English Stadium Announcer for the World Athletics Championships Budapest ‘23.

• TV Commentator & Stadium Announcer

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  TV Commentator for World Athletics' host broadcast world feed of World Championships. Also, lead commentator for live world feed TV coverage of World Indoor Tour Gold, and Continental Tour Gold meetings to around 140 countries. Also part of the World Athletics event presentation team, as a Stadium Announcer at global championships and events, including 2022 World Indoor Championships, 2021 World Relays, 2019 World Championships, London 2017 World Championships, 2018 World Indoor Championships. Show less



2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presenter (Velodrome)

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  In-vision host & presenter for the 8 days of Track & Para Track events in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, part of the world’s biggest ever cycling event with 13 World Championship disciplines taking place in Scotland. In-vision host & presenter for the 8 days of Track & Para Track events in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, part of the world’s biggest ever cycling event with 13 World Championship disciplines taking place in Scotland.



The Football Association

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wembley Stadium Announcer & Presenter

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Stadium Announcer & Presenter at Wembley Stadium for England men’s football internationals, as well as Emirates FA Cup Final and semi-finals. Role includes co-hosting pre-show to camera to 85,000 in stadium, followed by announcer role in-game. Stadium Announcer & Presenter at Wembley Stadium for England men’s football internationals, as well as Emirates FA Cup Final and semi-finals. Role includes co-hosting pre-show to camera to 85,000 in stadium, followed by announcer role in-game.



FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

• Qatar
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stadium Announcer & Presenter

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  One of the team of five Lead Stadium Announcers & in-vision presenters at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Responsible for - working in partnership with an Arabic-speaking colleague - leading the in-bowl Infotainment at various venues across the tournament. Role includes both presenting on screen, as well as FIFA protocol & in-game announcing elements. One of the team of five Lead Stadium Announcers & in-vision presenters at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Responsible for - working in partnership with an Arabic-speaking colleague - leading the in-bowl Infotainment at various venues across the tournament. Role includes both presenting on screen, as well as FIFA protocol & in-game announcing elements.



UEFA

• Switzerland
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stadium Announcer - UEFA Euro 2022, 2020, 2016

  • May 2016 - Present

  Stadium Announcer for eight matches at Wembley Stadium, London for UEFA Euro 2020, including Semi-Finals and Final. Previously, English-speaking Stadium Announcer for UEFA Euro 2016 (European Football Championships), for matches in Parc des Princes, Paris - capacity 45,000, and Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille - capacity 50,000. Worked in multi-language format, alongside French host speaker.

• Stadium Announcer (Women’s Euro 2022)

  • Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Stadium Announcer for UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, a record-breaking tournament held in England. Matches covered include the opening ceremony & host nation fixture in front of 70,000 at Manchester United. Also two Quarter-Finals and a Semi-Final.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Commentator & Reporter

  • Feb 2002 - Present

  Regional & national sports presenter, reporter and commentator, for BBC Radio Solent & BBC Radio 5 Live. Cover Premier League and EFL matches, as well as cricket, athletics & rugby union. Widely experienced in production, live broadcast, voiceover, and knowledgeable across a wide spectrum of sports Previously part of the sports presentation team for BBC South Today, the nightly regional BBC1 news programme, covering the South of England. My TV work included regularly studio-presenting, and from live locations, as well as producing, compiling and presenting feature items. Show less



Bournemouth University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Lecturer in Radio Sport, Broadcast Journalism, teaching on the BA Multimedia Sports Journalism degree course. Lecturer in Radio Sport, Broadcast Journalism, teaching on the BA Multimedia Sports Journalism degree course.



EFL (English Football League)

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Stadium Announcer for English Football League (EFL) showpiece matches at Wembley Stadium, including League Cup Final, Sky Bet Play-Off Finals, and EFL Trophy Final. Stadium Announcer for English Football League (EFL) showpiece matches at Wembley Stadium, including League Cup Final, Sky Bet Play-Off Finals, and EFL Trophy Final.



IMG Media

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• TV Reporter (Premier League Productions)

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  TV Reporter for Premier League Productions, covering player interview sessions & manager press conferences for the world feed provided by PLP. TV Reporter for Premier League Productions, covering player interview sessions & manager press conferences for the world feed provided by PLP.



FIFA

• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stadium Announcer (FIFA World Cup)

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Stadium Announcer at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, based for the six matches at Kazan Arena (capacity 45,000), including a quarter-final tie. Operating as part of a dual-language event presentation, to high-end specification, protocol, and live global TV collaboration. Also a stadium presenter for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar, the official test event for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Stadium Announcer at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, based for the six matches at Kazan Arena (capacity 45,000), including a quarter-final tie. Operating as part of a dual-language event presentation, to high-end specification, protocol, and live global TV collaboration. Also a stadium presenter for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar, the official test event for the FIFA World Cup 2022.



European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR)

• Switzerland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stadium Announcer (European Cup Finals)

  • May 2019 - Present

  Stadium Announcer for rugby union’s Heineken European Champions Cup Final 2020 between Exeter Chiefs & Racing 92 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. And also the 2019 edition between Leinster & Saracens at the 52,000 St James’s Park in Newcastle, and the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final between Clermont Auvergne & La Rochelle the previous day. Stadium Announcer for rugby union’s Heineken European Champions Cup Final 2020 between Exeter Chiefs & Racing 92 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. And also the 2019 edition between Leinster & Saracens at the 52,000 St James’s Park in Newcastle, and the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final between Clermont Auvergne & La Rochelle the previous day.



England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Stadium Host & Announcer (Finals Day)

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Stadium host & in-game announcer for the showpiece event day of English domestic cricket calendar, T20 Blast Finals Day, held at 25,000 capacity Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham.

• Match Host & Announcer

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Matchday Presenter and Announcer for the ECB's Event Presentation at England Men’s & Women’s international matches, and domestic Vitality Blast & Hundred fixtures. Includes working live to camera, linking activations and performing interviews via big screen, and announcing match information to spectators.



International Cricket Council

• United Arab Emirates
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer (World Cup)

  • May 2019 - Present

  Stadium Announcer for twenty matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, including one of the semi-finals. Also performing in-vision Host role at selected fixtures, as part of the sports presentation. Stadium Announcer for twenty matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, including one of the semi-finals. Also performing in-vision Host role at selected fixtures, as part of the sports presentation.



www.kristemple.com

• Global

• British Voiceover Artist

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Recent clients include: Guinness, De Longhi, Adecco, Hermes, Fullers, FIFA, Sky Sports, International Cricket Council. Jobs completed for clients in 26 countries: UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Ukraine, Latvia, Norway, Finland, Malta, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Qatar. Recent clients include: Guinness, De Longhi, Adecco, Hermes, Fullers, FIFA, Sky Sports, International Cricket Council. Jobs completed for clients in 26 countries: UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Ukraine, Latvia, Norway, Finland, Malta, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Qatar.



AFC Bournemouth

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Host

  • May 2017 - Present

  Host for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth's End of Season Player Awards, for 500 guests at the Bournemouth International Centre. Role includes live interviews on stage with guests and winners, linking in with full-scale AV event production, and broadcast globally via a live stream. Host for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth's End of Season Player Awards, for 500 guests at the Bournemouth International Centre. Role includes live interviews on stage with guests and winners, linking in with full-scale AV event production, and broadcast globally via a live stream.



Marylebone Cricket Club

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• PA Announcer, Lord's

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  A matchday PA Announcer at Lord's, the Home of Cricket. Duties include pre and post-match information, as well as in-game announcements. These are all performed using MCC's Lord's "House Style". A matchday PA Announcer at Lord's, the Home of Cricket. Duties include pre and post-match information, as well as in-game announcements. These are all performed using MCC's Lord's "House Style".



London Marathon Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Announcer

  • Apr 2006 - Present

  Part of the event announcing/commentary team at the main finish of the Virgin Money London Marathon. A mixture of elite race commentary, and working to the big screen interviewing celebrities and other personalities. Also performed event hosting roles at: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sports Awards Edinburgh International Cross Country Bath Half Marathon Brighton Half Marathon Great Scottish Run Oxford Half Marathon Brighton Marathon Reading Half Marathon Part of the event announcing/commentary team at the main finish of the Virgin Money London Marathon. A mixture of elite race commentary, and working to the big screen interviewing celebrities and other personalities. Also performed event hosting roles at: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sports Awards Edinburgh International Cross Country Bath Half Marathon Brighton Half Marathon Great Scottish Run Oxford Half Marathon Brighton Marathon Reading Half Marathon



Hampshire Cricket

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stadium Announcer & Presenter

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  Stadium host at the Ageas Bowl - an international cricket ground - for T20 matches through the summer. Stadium host at the Ageas Bowl - an international cricket ground - for T20 matches through the summer.



The Great Run Company

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Announcer

  • Oct 2006 - Present

  Event commentator & presenter at the Great Run series, and the Great City Games. These events include the world's biggest half marathon the Great North Run, and the innovative street athletics event, the Great City Games. Event commentator & presenter at the Great Run series, and the Great City Games. These events include the world's biggest half marathon the Great North Run, and the innovative street athletics event, the Great City Games.



UK Athletics

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Athletics Commentator

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Commentator for BBC Sport & British Athletics online coverage of British Indoor Championships, 12 hours of lead commentary across two days. Commentator for BBC Sport & British Athletics online coverage of British Indoor Championships, 12 hours of lead commentary across two days.



Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer (Athletics)

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  Stadium Announcer & Commentator for the Athletics programme at Birmingham 2022, involving 72 nations & a seven day competition. Working as part of the live event presentation team with Progress Productions, in conjunction with the global host broadcast operation. Stadium Announcer & Commentator for the Athletics programme at Birmingham 2022, involving 72 nations & a seven day competition. Working as part of the live event presentation team with Progress Productions, in conjunction with the global host broadcast operation.



ITV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stadium Announcer - The Games

  • May 2022 - May 2022

  Stadium Announcer for ITV’s ‘The Games’, produced by Initial TV, five nights of live prime time programming on ITV1, where 12 celebrity athletes compete in a range of sporting events. Stadium Announcer for ITV’s ‘The Games’, produced by Initial TV, five nights of live prime time programming on ITV1, where 12 celebrity athletes compete in a range of sporting events.



The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Japan
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Announcer (Athletics)

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

  English-speaking Announcer for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Athletics events (Marathons & Race Walks), and the Paralympic Athletics events in the Olympic Stadium. English-speaking Announcer for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Athletics events (Marathons & Race Walks), and the Paralympic Athletics events in the Olympic Stadium.



IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019

• Spectator Sports

• Announcer & Commentator

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

  English Announcer for Marathons & Walks at IAAF World Championships Doha 2019, combined with a role as TV commentator in Khalifa Stadium for IAAF Productions, host broadcaster of the Championships providing the world feed coverage. English Announcer for Marathons & Walks at IAAF World Championships Doha 2019, combined with a role as TV commentator in Khalifa Stadium for IAAF Productions, host broadcaster of the Championships providing the world feed coverage.



Special Olympics

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  English Announcer for Football 11-a-side at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Working as part of a bi-lingual international event production, across 32 matches in the tournament. English Announcer for Football 11-a-side at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Working as part of a bi-lingual international event production, across 32 matches in the tournament.



World Athletics

• Monaco
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  IAAF Delegate English Announcer for World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland. Working alongside IAAF event presentation team and four Finnish-speaking announcers to deliver six days of competition. IAAF Delegate English Announcer for World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland. Working alongside IAAF event presentation team and four Finnish-speaking announcers to deliver six days of competition.



IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Stadium Announcer for the World Indoor Athletics Championships 2018, the major global athletics event of the year. Working as part of an innovative event presentation team to take athletics to a new height of spectator and competitor experience. High-end production values, working in conjunction with global live television broadcast. Stadium Announcer for the World Indoor Athletics Championships 2018, the major global athletics event of the year. Working as part of an innovative event presentation team to take athletics to a new height of spectator and competitor experience. High-end production values, working in conjunction with global live television broadcast.



London 2017

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports

• Stadium Announcer

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Stadium announcing as part of live international sports presentation for 2017 World Para Athletics Championships at the 60,000-capacity Olympic Stadium. 10 days (16 sessions) of competition across 202 medal events. I also announced at the IAAF World Athletics Championships marathon events in London. Stadium announcing as part of live international sports presentation for 2017 World Para Athletics Championships at the 60,000-capacity Olympic Stadium. 10 days (16 sessions) of competition across 202 medal events. I also announced at the IAAF World Athletics Championships marathon events in London.



International Cricket Council

• United Arab Emirates
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Stadium announcer and presenter for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017. Working as part of an international event presentation, including match information, spectator engagement and in-play announcements. Stadium announcer and presenter for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017. Working as part of an international event presentation, including match information, spectator engagement and in-play announcements.



Wembley National Stadium Ltd

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Host / MC

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  MC & Presenter at the biggest matchday hospitality experience at Wembley Stadium, the Bobby Moore Club, for 1700 guests. Matchdays worked include major cup finals, and England internationals. Role involves hosting stage entertainment, working with football legends, and other sports stars. MC & Presenter at the biggest matchday hospitality experience at Wembley Stadium, the Bobby Moore Club, for 1700 guests. Matchdays worked include major cup finals, and England internationals. Role involves hosting stage entertainment, working with football legends, and other sports stars.



Organising Committee for the Rio 2016™ Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Brazil
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  English-speaking Stadium Announcer for Rio 2016 Olympic Games Rugby Sevens, and the Paralympic Games Athletics at the Olympic Stadium (capacity 60,000). Worked in multi-language format with Portugese announcer, commentating & announcing in partnership. English-speaking Stadium Announcer for Rio 2016 Olympic Games Rugby Sevens, and the Paralympic Games Athletics at the Olympic Stadium (capacity 60,000). Worked in multi-language format with Portugese announcer, commentating & announcing in partnership.



Xperiology

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host & Moderator, Stadium Business Awards & Summit

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Host of Stadium Business Awards, held in 2015 pitchside at the Nou Camp Stadium, home of FC Barcelona, and in 2016 on the pitch at Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. More than 250 of the world's most senior figures in the world of Sports Stadium Business & Industry attended. More info here > www.stadiumbusinessawards.com Also moderate at The Stadium Business Summit, facilitating sessions from speakers across the globe on the two days of the conference. Host of Stadium Business Awards, held in 2015 pitchside at the Nou Camp Stadium, home of FC Barcelona, and in 2016 on the pitch at Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. More than 250 of the world's most senior figures in the world of Sports Stadium Business & Industry attended. More info here > www.stadiumbusinessawards.com Also moderate at The Stadium Business Summit, facilitating sessions from speakers across the globe on the two days of the conference.



Organising Committee for the Rio 2016™ Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Brazil
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English Announcer

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  English-speaking Announcer for Rio 2016 Olympics Rugby Sevens Test event (incorporating the South American Championships). Working in a multi-language sports presentation set up, in a fast-paced Sevens competition environment comprising 24 matches in two days. English-speaking Announcer for Rio 2016 Olympics Rugby Sevens Test event (incorporating the South American Championships). Working in a multi-language sports presentation set up, in a fast-paced Sevens competition environment comprising 24 matches in two days.



England 2015

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stadium Announcer

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2015

  Stadium Announcer for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, for sold-out matches held at St James's Park, Newcastle (capacity 52,000), and Elland Road, Leeds (capacity 35,000). Teams involved included South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Tonga & Samoa. Role included working with direction in conjunction with live worldwide TV coverage. Stadium Announcer for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, for sold-out matches held at St James's Park, Newcastle (capacity 52,000), and Elland Road, Leeds (capacity 35,000). Teams involved included South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Tonga & Samoa. Role included working with direction in conjunction with live worldwide TV coverage.



UK Athletics

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• TV commentator

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2015

  Commentator for live coverage of Sainsbury's British Indoor Championships, broadcast live online for British Athletics. Covered all elements of track & field with multi-camera broadcast.

• TV commentator

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Commentator for live coverage of Sainsbury's Glasgow International meeting. A four-hour live multi-camera outside broadcast covering track & field events with single-handed commentary.



Jimmy Adams Benefit Year 2015

• Launch dinner MC

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  MC for launch event of Hampshire Cricket captain Jimmy Adams' Benefit Year 2015. Hosted a black-tie dinner event for over 300 people, incorporating formal speeches, special guest interaction, after-dinner entertainment & games, silent auction, and live music. MC for launch event of Hampshire Cricket captain Jimmy Adams' Benefit Year 2015. Hosted a black-tie dinner event for over 300 people, incorporating formal speeches, special guest interaction, after-dinner entertainment & games, silent auction, and live music.



UK Athletics

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• TV commentator

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Commentator for live coverage of two-day Sainsbury's British Athletics Indoor Championships, screened via British Athletics TV, incorporating more than 30 track & field events across seven hours of live single-handed commentary. Commentator for live coverage of two-day Sainsbury's British Athletics Indoor Championships, screened via British Athletics TV, incorporating more than 30 track & field events across seven hours of live single-handed commentary.



British Athletics

• Stadium Commentator, Anniversary Games

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Stadium commentator for the Anniversary Games, a two-day Diamond League Athletics meeting at the Olympic Stadium, London.

• Presenter

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Stage Presenter at two-day Diamond League Grand Prix event in Birmingham, co-hosting pre and post-event show at a world-class athletics meeting. Role included live interviews with Olympic champions on stage, working to camera and big-screen, as well as interaction with family audience, and communicating general event information.



International Cricket Council

• United Arab Emirates
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Presenter

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Stage Presenter for Great Big Events at Champions Trophy international cricket matches, hosting Q&As with sporting guests, and working in conjunction with other event activations at the venue. Stage Presenter for Great Big Events at Champions Trophy international cricket matches, hosting Q&As with sporting guests, and working in conjunction with other event activations at the venue.



British Athletics

• TV Commentator

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

  Commentator for UK European Indoor Trials in Sheffield, as part of the first ever live UK webcast of an athletics meeting Commentator for UK European Indoor Trials in Sheffield, as part of the first ever live UK webcast of an athletics meeting



London 2012

• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Olympic Stadium Commentator

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Stadium commentator for the Paralympic Games athletics during London 2012. Stadium commentator for the Paralympic Games athletics during London 2012.