I received a note from our readers regarding the quality of the global commentary. Hannah England and Rob Walker are doing almost all of the sessions. I thought that our readers might enjoy this piece on Rob Walker by Deji Ogeyingbo from Glasgow 2024. Please enjoy! (Yes, we will be doing a piece on Hannah England.)
Rob Walker is one of the primary commentators in World Athletics events. In the Olympics, Rob Walker anchors most evenings on the eleven days of the global broadcast! Rob Walker is a wonderful announcer, well respected for his candor and his knowledge. We thought you might like to learn more about him, in this well done piece by Deji Ogeyingbo from the World Indoor Champs from March 2024.
This is Deji Ogeyingbo’s interview with Rob Walker. Rob Walker is a commentator for the ages and has spent the last 3 days commentating on every moment of the World Championships. In your editor’s mind, Rob Walker has been a commentator for ages. In Doha 2019, I was sick one night and listened to Rob do World Athletics Radio. He captured the Men’s high jump, where 40,000 Qataris screamed for Mutaz Essa Barshim. It was a moment for me (I always recommend WA Radio for those who can not watch the WA Champs).
Rob Walker is an amazingly talented commentator, and yes, he was born to do commentary!
Rob Walker: “I was born to do commentary”
A skilled athletics commentator can brighten up the dullest of track meets and enhance the viewing experience when the on-field action is entertaining. Rob Walker is adept at capturing the mood of a world championship and transmitting it to those watching along at home.
The British Commentator has made a name for himself as the voice many look forward to hearing at the Athletics and Snooker global championships.
Walker started as a broadcaster in his early years until his breakthrough came in 2007 when he took the chance to go to the World Championships in Osaka to take the lead for Commentary. At that point, he knew he didn’t want to be in the mixed zone; he was born to run Commentary.
“Always be prepared”. That’s his go-to mantra when it comes to getting it right. We caught up with him at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, and he has this to say about some of his best moments.
Deji: What has been your best-ever World Championships?
Rob: That is so…
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