Karien Jonckheere

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Karien has a passion for telling the stories of those competing in the so-called Cinderella sports who don’t always get the attention they deserve. Paris 2024 will see her covering her sixth Olympic Games.

What's your favourite sporting memory?

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South Africa winning gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Athens Olympics

What's your favourite stadium?

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St George’s Park cricket ground, South Africa

Do you have any favourite sports movies?

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Chariots of Fire, The Best of Men

Karien Jonckheere

With over 20 years of experience writing about sports across three continents, Karien is a seasoned journalist with a global perspective. She's honed her craft at leading titles in South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the UK, where she served as a chief writer for the official daily magazines of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.