Tracey Holmes is an Australian journalist best known for her work in sports broadcasting on television and radio.
She is a respected news anchor and presenter with a passion for storytelling and extensive professional knowledge.
Holmes’ engaging style and insightful reporting have made her a trusted and prominent voice in the media.
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- Full name: Tracey Holmes
- Date of birth: 1966
- Age: 57 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Journalist
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Stan Grant
- Children: 3
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Tracey Holmes, now 57 years old, was born in 1966 in Sydney, Australia.
Growing up in a surfing family, she developed a love of sports and storytelling from a young age. While information about her parents and siblings is not available, it is clear that Holmes was influenced by her surroundings and Australia’s vibrant sporting culture.
Personal life
Holmes’ romantic journey began in 2000 when she began a relationship with Stan Grant, a fellow journalist.
Their relationship led them to leave Channel 7, the television station where they were working. They welcomed their son Jesse into their lives the following year.
Grant was offered radio positions in Hong Kong and Beijing as his career progressed, prompting the family to move to these locations.
Holmes and Grant shared their experiences raising a mixed-race child and the challenges they faced because of their Chinese surname.
Career
Holmes’ journalism career began in 1989 when she joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) as a journalist. She quickly made history by becoming the host of Australia’s first national sports show, Grandstand.
Her knowledge, passion and engaging presentation style have helped her stand out in the industry. From 1996 to 1998, she worked as a media spokesperson for the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG), further demonstrating her expertise in sports broadcasting.
Holmes has worked with a variety of media outlets throughout her career, including SBS and Channel Seven. She has gained international experience as a sports broadcaster in Hong Kong and Beijing.
In 2006, she returned to Sydney and became a replacement presenter for Richard Glover’s radio show on 702 ABC Sydney. Holmes then returned to ABC Radio Grandstand as a presenter.
In addition to her work in Australia, Holmes also worked for CNN in the Middle East, reporting on social issues, business and sports.
She expanded her international experience by serving as a presenter for China’s English-language news channel CCTV News.
In 2014, she returned to ABC as a news presenter on ABC NewsRadio, where she continues to provide insightful and trustworthy reporting.
Net worth
Tracey Holmes has amassed a net worth of approximately $4 million throughout her successful journalism career.
Social media
- Instagram name: @traceyholmesjournalist
- Twitter Username: @tracey_holmes
