Nathan Templeton (journalist)
Nathan Templeton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1979 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 April 2024 (aged 44) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television presenter |
| Years active | 2000s–2024 |
| Known for | Reporter for Seven Sport; Melbourne correspondent for Sunrise (Seven Network) |
Nathan Luke Templeton (9 May 1979 – 9 April 2024) was an Australian journalist renowned for his extensive tenure exceeding 12 years as a reporter with Seven Sport. He held the position of Melbourne correspondent for the Seven Network's morning show, Sunrise.
Early life and education
Originating from Geelong, Victoria, Templeton attended Geelong College, where he distinguished himself in both football and cricket by playing for the school's premier teams, the 1st XVIII and 1st XI. He subsequently completed a bachelor's degree in communications with a specialization in journalism at Deakin University.
Career
Templeton began his professional journey at Network Ten, frequently appearing on the network’s Breakfast and delivering reports for 10 News First in Melbourne.
He transitioned to the Seven Network in June 2012, taking on the role of sports reporter for Seven News Melbourne, where he covered significant sporting events such as the Australian Open.
In May 2016, Templeton was appointed as the Melbourne correspondent for Sunrise, succeeding Rebecca Maddern. In addition to this role, he regularly filled in as sports presenter on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.
Templeton acted as the poolside interviewer for the Seven Network during major international sporting occasions including the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the 2020 Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 2021, and the 2018 Commonwealth Games hosted on the Gold Coast.
In November 2022, he resigned from his duties as Melbourne correspondent on Sunrise, with Teegan Dolling taking over his position. Despite stepping back from on-air reporting, he continued contributing behind the scenes at Seven Network until his passing in 2024.
A devoted fan of the Geelong Football Club, Templeton also served as a stadium announcer at GMHBA Stadium and hosted numerous club-related functions.
Personal life and death
Templeton was married to Kate and was a father to two children.
On 9 April 2024, he was discovered deceased in Zillah Crawcour Park near the Barwon River within Newtown, a suburb of Geelong, following a medical incident while walking his dog.