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Elle Duncan
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Duncan at NESN on April 7, 2016
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Lauren Duncan
April 12, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Anchor, host, reporter, actress, writer, television personality |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Lauren "Elle" Duncan (born April 12, 1983) is an American sports anchor who works for ESPN. She is known for her work as a host and reporter, covering many different sports events.
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Elle Duncan's Career Journey
Elle Duncan started her career in media when she was still quite young. She has worked in radio and television, becoming a well-known face in sports broadcasting.
Early Career in Atlanta
Elle Duncan began her journey in Atlanta, Georgia. She started as an intern for a sports talk radio show called the 2 Live Stews. After a year, she joined the Ryan Cameron Show on V-103, a popular radio station.
While at V-103, Elle worked as a traffic reporter and an on-air personality. She also hosted an afternoon show. Later, she moved to report on sports for the morning show. During this time, she also contributed to the Atlanta Falcons radio network. She was a sideline reporter for the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. Elle also reported from the sidelines for college football games in the SEC and ACC. In 2012, she became a traffic reporter for NBC affiliate WXIA-TV.
Moving to Boston Sports
In 2014, Elle Duncan joined the NESN in Boston. Here, she worked as an anchor, reporter, and host. She co-hosted a show called NESN Live. This show gave updates from NESN reporters and game analysis from famous sports venues. These included Fenway Park, TD Garden, and Gillette Stadium.
While at NESN, Elle also reported from the sidelines for the Boston Red Sox baseball team. She hosted the coverage of Super Bowl XLIX. This big football game was between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Becoming an ESPN Anchor
Elle Duncan joined ESPN as an anchor on April 27, 2016. She now hosts the weekday 6 PM ET edition of SportsCenter. She often hosts this show with Kevin Negandhi.
Appearing in Film
Beyond sports, Elle Duncan has also appeared in a movie. She played a news reporter in the 2014 film Ride Along.
Helping the Community
Elle Duncan is also involved in helping others. She has worked with Walker, a non-profit organization. This group helps children and young people with special education and behavioral health needs. Elle has taken part in Walker’s Change Shoes, Change Lives Run and Walk. She also volunteered with the youth at Walker through NESN’s employee program, NESN Connects.
When she worked at V-103, Elle started a series called Cause & Effect. This series recognized local non-profit groups every three months. It included different events in Atlanta that raised money for smaller non-profit organizations. Elle has also been a spokeswoman for Enchanted Closet. This organization provides prom dresses, shoes, and accessories to girls who might not be able to afford them.
Awards and Recognition
Elle Duncan has received several awards for her work and influence.
- Top 25 Women in Atlanta – The Steed Society
- 2011 Inspiring Women Award – Atlanta Dream
- Atlanta's Top 30 under 30 – AUC Magazine
- 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans – Jezebel Magazine
- Power 40 Under 40 It List – Johnson Media
