Hannah Storm

Date of Birth: June 13, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Hannah Storm, born Hannah Lynn Storen, is an acclaimed American television sports journalist, producer, and director. She was born on June 13, 1962, in Oak Park, Illinois. Storm has been a prominent figure in sports journalism for over three decades, known for her work with major networks like NBC Sports, CNN, CBS, and ESPN. Storm graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1983 with degrees in political science and communications. Her career began at a rock radio station in Corpus Christi, Texas. She then worked for Houston’s KSRR 97 Rock as the station’s first female DJ and sports reporter. In 1989, she joined CNN, covering sports and co-anchoring the network’s “CNN Sports Tonight.” In 1992, she moved to NBC Sports, where she became the first woman in American television history to host a network’s sports package, including the NBA and NFL. Storm’s career progressed with her joining CBS News in 2002 and later ESPN in 2008, where she co-anchored the weekday edition of “SportsCenter.” Storm also founded Brainstormin’ Productions, where she produces award-winning documentaries and other media content. Beyond her professional achievements, she is an advocate for children’s health and safety and has written two books: “Go Girl!: Raising Healthy, Confident, and Successful Daughters through Sports” and “Notre Dame Inspirations.”

5 Interesting Facts about Hannah Storm

1. Hannah Storm was the first woman to host NBC’s Major League Baseball coverage.

2. She survived a severe propane gas grill accident in 2012, which required numerous surgeries and extensive recovery.

3. Storm served as the host of the NBA Finals for NBC from 1997 to 2002.

4. She co-founded the Hannah Storm Foundation, which funds surgeries for children with vascular birthmarks and sponsors educational initiatives.

5. Hannah Storm has received multiple awards, including three Gracie Awards for her exemplary contributions to sports journalism.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hannah Storm

1. “Sports is a great metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty, can be important role models.”

2. “When you face challenges, it’s important to look at them not as a burden, but as an opportunity to grow and improve.”

3. “I believe that every setback is a setup for a comeback.”

4. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

5. “Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, but by the obstacles one has overcome.”