Christian Jantzen

Christian Jantzen
Born
Christian Harley Jantzen
EducationNewington College
OccupationsSports, journalist, reporter and radio host

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).[1]

He is a graduate of Macleay College, and also attended the Max Rowley Media School.[2] In conjunction with his studies, he spent two years learning how to be a reporter in the Sydney newsroom at Channel 9.[2]

Career

Jantzen produced and hosted programs on Sydney radio station 2UE.[2] 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.[2]

In 2000, Jantzen moved to Melbourne and started freelancing at SBS Sport, before joining the team full-time in November 2004.[2]

He joined Fox Sports News in 2007.

Recognition and awards

Jantzen won the "Best Sports Story (Television)" at the 2004 Queensland Regional Media Awards.[2]

References

  1. ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp99
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Christian Jantzen". SBS Sport. Archived from the original on 18 January 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2026.