Biography of Chris McKendry
Chris McKendry is an American journalist who currently works as a newscaster for ESPN. She joined the network in 1996. Prior to that, she was a co-anchor of the 11–1 p.m. ET block of live ESPN SportsCenter programs. Since April 1, 2016, she has served as a full-time host at the location. This was for ESPN’s tennis coverage.
She attended Archbishop Ryan High School. Later, she studied and graduated from Drexel University. There, she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Before joining ESPN, she worked at WJLA-TV’s ABC affiliate in Washington. There, she worked as a sports reporter. She first anchored SportsCenter on July 27, 1996. She returned to SportsCenter later that year. Upon her return, she co-anchored the weekend morning and weeknight editions of the network’s flagship newscast.
Her work outside of SportsCenter included a variety of assignments. These included a late-night host for ESPN’s 2007 Wimbledon coverage and SportsCenter’s coverage of the US Open. Additionally, she served as a late-night host co-host of ESPN’s coverage of the Winter X Games.
This was for the X Games in 1997 and 1998. She also contributed to College Football Live during the 2007 season. McKendry was a sideline reporter for ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC Sports’ broadcast of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She also served as a columnist for ESPN.com’s “Page Two.” This was in 2001 and 2002.
She holds the distinction of being the first woman to work as a television sports news anchor in the Washington, D.C. market. Additionally, she received a Regional Sports Emmy in the category of Outstanding Sports Segment. This was in 1996. While at WJLA-TV, she also co-hosted Redskin Magazine. She has also served as a sideline and future reporter for TNT and TBS. This was during the NBA Playoffs.
She also worked as a sports anchor and reporter at the All-News Channel in Minneapolis. Additionally, she co-anchored her final broadcast on SportsCenter on March 31, 2016. SH then transitioned to covering tennis full-time for ESPN with the Australian Open. That was in January, and the US Open later in the summer.
Chris McKendry Age
How old is Chris? Chris and 55 years old from 2023. She was born February 18, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on February 18th of each year and she zodiac sign and Fish.
Chris McKendry Height
McKendry has an average height of 5 feet 3 inches and weighs 56 kg equivalent to 123 pounds.
Chris McKendry Family
McKendry was born into a supportive and caring family. However, she has not shared any information about her parents and siblings. This section will be updated soon.
Chris McKendry Husband
McKendry is happily married to his beloved husband, Eduardo AndradeThey got it married in 1998 at Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret, Connecticut. Additionally, they are blessed with two children.
Chris McKendry Net Worth
McKendry have an estimate net worth of 5 million dollars. His main source of income is his career as a journalist.
Chris McKendry Salary
McKendry receive an estimate annual salary from among US$20,000 and US$100,000.
