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Who is Katie Osborne? wiki bio, age, height, husband, net worth

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• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on 30 July 1982
• Former competitive swimmer and journalist
• Host of “Power Nation” on Spike TV
• Collaborated with Make-A-Wish Foundation and founded FindJoy Project
• Has a net worth of approximately $1 million

 

Who is Katie Osborne?

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, on 30 July 1982 under the fire sign of Leo, Katie Osborne is a 37-year-old sportscaster, anchor, reporter, actress, former competitive swimmer and journalist. She is best known as the driving force and host of “Power Nation” on Spike TV, a show dedicated to automotive sports. Even as an undergraduate student, Katie knew that she wanted to be a sports reporter, so she completed several internships that would help her gain valuable experience in the sportscasting niche. Before her current position, viewers could see her on FOX Sports, NBC Sports, CBS and even ESPN. Known as one of the most versatile reporters in the nation, Osborne has become a true celebrity in recent years.

Early Life and Education: Growing Up in Indiana

Katie was raised in her hometown by parents of still unknown names and professions. Even though she is one of the most famous reporters in the nation, she is a very private person, politely refused to provide answers to any questions unrelated to her professional endeavors. We do know that she developed a passion for sports at a young age; given the fact that she grew up in the Hoosier State, this is no surprise, as Indiana natives are known to be amongst the most enthusiastic sports fans in the world, which certainly rubbed off on Katie – her favorites were basketball, football and car racing. In 2000, she matriculated from an unspecified high school in her birthplace, then enrolled at Iowa University, where she pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in two areas – Sports and Health Studies and Journalism.

However, she switched to the University of Indiana after just two semesters, and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Sports Communication-Broadcasting. During her college years, she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ) sorority.

Swimming Career: Novaquatics Masters

While in college, Katie was a mainstay in the Novaquatics Masters, the top level of collegiate competitive swimming, competing in several national tournaments. Even though she was a stellar student as well, Osborne was constantly ranked amongst the 20 best swimmers in the country. Upon finding employment as an undergraduate, she decided to abandon her potential career in competitive swimming, as reporting was her true calling.

Endeavors as an Undergraduate: Colts TV, Nike, Sports Revolution and More

While obtaining her degree, Katie refused to sit idly by and wait for something to happen. Instead, she sought practical experience in the world of sports, and so worked with Nike as an intern and consultant, before going on to collaborate with Chick-fil-A, Sports Revolution and Colts TV. As she came from a state crazy about sports, she had no shortage of opportunities when it came to making connections. She even met a few players from the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), allowing her to feel right at home when it came to brushing shoulders with celebrities later in her career. Upon graduating in 2010, she was ready to put a large number of reporters to shame with her knowledge and expertise.

Career Beginnings: Indycar, Indiana Pacers, Indiana University and More

Upon graduation, Katie was immediately hired by Indycar to be a trackside reporter. There was no better person for the job, as she lived and breathed Indiana sports. Around the same time, she also worked for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), as their sideline reporter. These professional endeavors helped her gain valuable experience and become noticed by viewers around the country. Even though teams from Indiana aren’t very popular, Osborne’s charisma and dedication were showcased on the national stage; she even covered some games for the Indiana University Hoosiers’ men’s basketball and football teams.

Katie Osborne

Her next employment would come at the hands of Van Wagner Big Screen Network Productions in 2013. The bulk of the job involved her reporting live from the pits and trackside, providing an insight into statistics, individual drivers and teams as well. Her eloquence and more than two decades of being acquainted with motorsports saw her quickly become a fan favorite, and her reports regularly attracted hundreds of thousands of views on social media.

Establishing Herself: ESPN and FOX Sports (PadresPOV)

More exposure resulted in more recognition. While still working with Van Wagner, Katie was offered a job by ESPN in August 2013, performing pretty much the same duties as before, but with more of an accent on post-race interviews, discussions and talk shows in general.

Due to her many obligations aside from ESPN, she only held the position until December 2013, when she recognized that the workload was overwhelming. A few months later, in March 2014, she relocated to San Diego, California, to join FOX Sports and their renowned team of sportscasters. This time, instead of racing, Katie would be covering the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Even though she never found herself being a sideline reporter for games, Osborne settled down pretty quickly, embracing this new opportunity. Cool and calm when talking to the best players in the world, Katie immediately stood out and was rewarded her first show. From late March 2014 to April 2015, she was the host and leading creative force for “PadresPOV”, a segment dedicated to everything even remotely related to the Padres.

A Superstar Reporter: PowerNation, Indycar (again), NBC, CBS and Mecum Auctions

While Katie’s resume is nothing less than impressive, there is one achievement that stands out – her time as the host of “Power Nation”, a show which airs on CBS Sports, NBC Sports and Spike TV – she’s been at the helm of this project since August 2015 as the interviewer and producer, bringing guests along for each episode.

These are usually some of the most famous names in the automotive world, but fans also love the fact that she’s ready to give them a behind-the-scenes look at the sport.

Oftentimes, “PowerNation” features engineers, pit assistants and mechanics who are able to give a more scientific perspective on what makes races such an enticing sport to watch.

In addition, Katie worked as a pit reporter during several  events of the Off-Road Championship. In late 2016, she also became the main reporter for Mecum Auctions, the world’s leading auction house to specialize in rare vintage vehicles. We could also see her reporting on Snocross on CBS Sports, and even developing “PowerNation on the Road”, a slight variation of the original show. Fans deem “PowerNation” to be the number one informative show about cars, and it’s all thanks to Katie.

Katie Osborne

Acting Career

Unbeknownst to most, she is also an actress. In 2011, she made her debut as Nina in “Single”, a comedy about a group of college guys struggling to find some female company for their annual camping trip. She also appeared in “The Fiancé”, a short romantic film. It has also been confirmed that Katie would also be featured in “Young Again”, a sports film that’s currently in post-production and set for release in mid-2020. It’s unclear whether Osborne wishes to pursue acting full-time of it’s just a side gig.

Personal Life: Is Katie Osborne Married? Does She Have Any Children?

As noted, Katie is a very private person, and any information about her personal life is hard to come by, and her love life in no exception. We do know, however, that she has been in a relationship with Tanner Foust for several years now.

He is a former racecar driver, with exceptional accomplishments in several categories, such as time attack, rallycross (a type of race on dirt, instead of tarmac), drift and even ice racing.

In recent years, he is more popular for being the co-host of the US version of “Top Gear”, a staple of British automotive entertainment. As for tying the knot, there is no word on whether Katie and Tanner wish to marry. Given the fact that they both dislike attention, it’s quite possible that they’ve already exchanged vows. Katie loves two things more than anything else – puppies and vintage cars. Her social media accounts are filled with pictures of cute dogs, and old rides, some of which she even bought for herself.

Charity Work

Osborne is very devoted to several charitable causes. She is the founder of the FindJoy Project, a venture which seeks to create a virtual platform where companies, celebrities and even regular people can share inspiring stories that can give others the motivation they need. On several occasions, she collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, spending time with children and young people suffering from serious illnesses.

Body Measurements: How Tall is Katie Osborne?

Katie Osborne is 5ft 9in (175cm) tall and weighs approximately 119lbs (54kg). Her vital statistics and other measurements are currently unknown.

Net Worth: How Rich is Katie Osborne?

Have you ever wondered how affluent this popular reporter really is? According to several credible sources, Katie Osborne has a net worth of approximately $1 million, as of late-2019, accumulated by starting her career at a young age, and making all the necessary connections in the automotive industry. With her own show, multiple ventures and projects, it’s no surprise that she’s one of the more affluent people in her niche, so her net worth is bound to increase.

Social Media Presence

Katie is no stranger to the popular trends in social media, as her dedication to posting updates on her public profiles and engaging with her fans is at an all-time high. She is popular on Twitter and Instagram, with 12,000 and 30,000 followers respectively, and her official Facebook page has 13,000 ‘likes’.

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