Orla Chennaoui

Orla Chennaoui is a Northern Irish television journalist and sports presenter best known for her cycling coverage.

Orla Chennaoui is a Northern Irish television journalist and sports presenter best known for her cycling coverage. She joined Eurosport in 2019 as lead presenter for its cycling broadcasts and has also worked in news and Olympic broadcasting. Before her broadcasting career, she competed in athletics and was a former all-Ireland triple jump champion.

Early life and athletics

Orla Chennaoui was born in Northern Ireland on 13 November 1978. She competed in athletics before entering journalism, and sources describe her as a former all-Ireland triple jump champion. She holds a degree in law and a master's degree in journalism.

Journalism and broadcasting career

Chennaoui joined Sky News in 2005 and later moved into sports broadcasting, specialising in cycling. She has worked on Olympic coverage and established herself as a presenter and correspondent. Her employer is Eurosport, now branded as TNT Sports in some markets.

Cycling coverage

Chennaoui became closely associated with professional cycling through Sky Sports and later Eurosport, where she serves as a lead presenter. Her work has covered major events including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. She has also co-hosted cycling and sports podcasts and has been associated with women's cycling coverage.

Public profile and advocacy

Chennaoui has spoken publicly about women in sport, wellbeing, and confidence. She is also linked to wellness and cycling-focused projects, including Ten Times Braver.