Nathan Luke Templeton (9 May 1979 – 9 April 2024) was an Australian journalist. He was a Seven Sport reporter for over 12 years and was the Melbourne correspondent on the Seven Network's breakfast program, Sunrise.
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| Born | Nathan Luke Templeton[1] 9 May 1979 |
| Died | 9 April 2024 (aged 44) Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Other names | Tempo |
| Education | Deakin University |
| Occupation(s) | Sunrise Melbourne correspondent Seven Sport reporter |
| Years active | 1999–2024 |
| Employer(s) | 10 News First Melbourne (2004–2012) Breakfast (2012) Seven News Melbourne (2012–2016) Seven Sport (2012–2024) Sunrise (2016–2022) |
| Spouse | Kate Templeton |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Born on 9 May 1979[2] in Geelong,[3] Templeton attended Geelong College for his high school years[4] where he was an accomplished Footballer and Cricketer representing the school in both the 1st XVIII and 1st XI teams. Following Geelong College, Nathan studied journalism at Deakin University, earning a bachelors degree in communications.[5]
Career
Early in his career, Templeton worked at Network Ten where he appeared regularly on the network's Breakfast program and also presented reports for 10 News First in Melbourne.[6]
In June 2012, Templeton moved to the Seven Network to join Seven News Melbourne as a sports reporter. He covered major sporting events including the Australian Open.[7]
In May 2016, Templeton joined Sunrise as its Melbourne correspondent, replacing Rebecca Maddern who moved to the Nine Network.[8] He regularly substituted as sports presenter on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.[9]
Templeton was the poolside interviewer for the Seven Network at both the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro and the 2020 Olympic Games held at Tokyo in 2021,[10] and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.[11]
In November 2022, Templeton stepped down as Sunrise Melbourne correspondent and was replaced by Teegan Dolling. He continued in a behind-the-scenes role with the network until his death in 2024.[12]
A life-long fan of the Geelong Football Club, Templeton was a ground announcer at GMHBA Stadium and emcee for various functions.[13]
Personal life and death
Templeton was married to Kate and had two children.[14]
On 9 April 2024, Templeton was found dead in Zillah Crawcour Park by the Barwon River in the Geelong suburb of Newtown after suffering a medical episode while out walking his dog.[14]
References
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