British Sports Book Awards
1 appearances
-
Edition 14 (2016) Winner
Tim Lane
ティム・レーン
Tim Lane
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1951-09-18 （Launceston, Tasmania, Australia）
- Nationality
- Australian
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Launceston (birthplace) → Devonport (moved 1963) → Melbourne (since 1979)
Career
- Occupations
- Journalist, Sportscaster, Sports broadcaster
- Active Years
- 1972-
- Affiliations
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), 3AW (radio), Seven Network, Network Ten, The Age / Fairfax Media, Macquarie Media
- Memberships
- MCG Media Hall of Fame selection panel
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School | — | — | — | 〜1969 | Australia |
| University of Tasmania | — | St. John Fisher College (residential college) | — | 1969–1970 | Australia |
Devonport High School
Period:
〜1969
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
Australia
Completed schooling at Devonport High School in 1969
University of Tasmania
St. John Fisher College (residential college)
Period:
1969–1970
Country:
Australia
Failed first year, worked at an Edgell factory, then began a career in sports broadcasting
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MCG Media Hall of Fame (Inductee) | — | メディア部門 | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) | 殿堂入り |
| — | Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame (Media - Legend) | — | メディア（レジェンド） | Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame | 殿堂入り（レジェンド） |
MCG Media Hall of Fame (Inductee)
1999
Category:
メディア部門
Organization:
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Result:
殿堂入り
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame (Media - Legend)
Category:
メディア（レジェンド）
Organization:
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame
Result:
殿堂入り（レジェンド）
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
A veteran Australian sports broadcaster and journalist known for decades of commentary across cricket, AFL, athletics and major international events. Inducted into the MCG Media Hall of Fame and influential on later generations of commentators.
In Popular Culture
- His commentary of Cathy Freeman's victory at the Sydney 2000 Olympics is widely remembered.
Trivia
- His daughter is sports writer and media personality Samantha Lane.
- He is an avid supporter of the Carlton Football Club.
- A regular swimmer at Prahran Aquatics Centre.
- Based in Melbourne since 1979.