Matthew Stephens
- January 4, 2024
- Sportscaster
Quick Facts
Full Name | Matthew Stephens |
Occupation | Sportscaster |
Date Of Birth | Jan 4, 1970(1970-01-04) |
Age | 54 |
Birthplace | Edgware |
Country | United Kingdom |
Birth City | England |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Matthew Stephens Biography
Name | Matthew Stephens |
Birthday | Jan 4 |
Birth Year | 1970 |
Place Of Birth | Edgware |
Home Town | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Matthew Stephens is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on January 4, 1970 in Edgware, England, United Kingdom. British sportscaster, ex-professional cyclist, who gained fame as both a competitor and as a commentator for Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network.
He shared a photo with He posted a selfie with pro cyclist John Degenkolb in July 2018., a pro-cyclist in July 2018.
As a junior rider, Stephens won the Junior Tour of Wales in both 1987 and 1988, one of only two riders to win the race twice. He represented Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, finishing 61st in the road race. Stephens finished 8th in the Amateur World Road Race Championships in 1995, forming part of a break on the second lap of the race alongside eventual winner Danny Nelissen and earning Team GB their squad for the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 (automatic qualification for the Games was restricted to nations with finishers in the top 15 of the 1995 World Championships). However, he was not selected for the Olympic Road Race team that year, causing some uproar amongst fans of the sport. He became the British National Road Race Champion in 1998. After this he turned professional with the British-based Harrods team in 1998, before riding for the Linda McCartney Racing Team in 1999 until their demise in February 2001. During the 2000 3-week Giro d’Italia race he battled through with injuries from a fall, earning media admiration. He rode for Sigma Sport between 2001 and 2011, acting as rider/manager from 2010 onwards. He combined his racing at Sigma Sport with a career in the police with Cheshire Constabulary, which he joined in 2001. A broken knee in the 2011 Paris-Troyes ended his racing career.
Since retiring from racing, he has written for various websites as well as being the ‘specialist’ on ITV4’s Halfords Tour Series and Tour of Britain coverage, and commentating on live races for British Cycling’s Premier Calendar and Eurosport. He also worked as a presenter for Global Cycling Network, a YouTube channel backed by Shift Active Media. On 24 April 2018, he announced on the weekly Global Cycling Network (GCN) show that he would leave GCN, shifting his focus to race commentary work and live events.
Holly, his wife, has a son named Josh.
Matthew Stephens Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Sportscaster |
House | Living in own house. |
Matthew Stephens is one of the richest Sportscaster from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matthew Stephens 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When he won the 1987 Junior Tour of Wales, he was the first to make a name for himself in the cycling industry.
His racing career was ended when he broke his knee during the 2011 Paris- Troyes.
Matthew Stephens (born 4 January 1970) is a British former professional road racing cyclist, who rode as a professional between 1998 and 2011.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Matthew Stephens height 6 ft 0 in Matthew weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Matthew Stephens Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Matthew Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Matthew Stephens celebrates birthday on January 4 of every year.
What is Matt Stephens doing now?
Since retiring from racing, he has written for various websites as well as being the ‘specialist’ on ITV4’s Halfords Tour Series and Tour of Britain coverage, and commentating on live races for British Cycling’s Premier Calendar and Eurosport.
What age is Matt Stephens?
52 years (January 4, 1970)
Who does Matt Stephens commentate for?
Building a glittering career, commentating on events as diverse as the Tour Series and the BMX World Championships, we’re proud to be welcoming Matt back into the Sigma Sports team for 2018 as a brand ambassador.
Who owns GCN?
On 27 February 2017, Discovery Communications, the owner of Eurosport, announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in Play Sports Group , the company that owns the GCN channel. In 2019, Discovery Communications acquired a controlling interest in Play Sports Group and the GCN franchise, increasing holdings to 71%.
Is Tom last still with GCN?
I’m delighted to say that I’ll continue working in the sport as a presenter with GCN.