Katie Shanahan
Katie is a former international athlete and award-winning sports broadcaster who knows what it takes to excel at the highest levels—on the field, in the newsroom, and in life. Having played England Hockey for five years, winning bronze at the European Championships, clinching the Premiership title and competing across the globe—from the USA to Australia—Katie has experienced firsthand the power of resilience, adaptability, and seizing opportunity under pressure.
After her elite sporting career, Katie moved into sports broadcasting, earning a Distinction in her Masters in Sports Journalism to now working with ITV, Sky Sports, talksport and previously the BBC. From covering World Cup Finals and Premier League games to interviewing high-profile figures like Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Sarina Wiegman she’s built a career thriving in dynamic, high-pressure environments- where often she has to navigate unexpected curve balls thrown her way, live on air.
