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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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Elle Duncan was born on April 12, 1983. She is a well-known American sports anchor who works for ESPN. She has worked in radio and television for many years.
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Elle Duncan's Career
Starting in Atlanta
Elle Duncan began her career in Atlanta, Georgia. She started as an intern for a sports talk radio show called 2 Live Stews. After a year, she joined The Ryan Cameron Show on radio station V-103.
While at V-103, Elle was a traffic reporter and an on-air personality. She even hosted her own afternoon show in 2009. Later, she reported on sports for the morning show. She also worked with the Atlanta Falcons radio team. She was a sideline reporter for the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. Elle also reported on college football games for Comcast Sports South. In 2012, she became a traffic reporter for NBC station WXIA-TV.
Moving to Boston
In 2014, Elle Duncan moved to NESN in Boston. She worked as an anchor, reporter, and host. She co-hosted a show called NESN Live with Sarah Davis. This show gave updates from reporters and game analysis.
While at NESN, Elle also reported from the sidelines for the Boston Red Sox baseball team. She hosted coverage of Super Bowl XLIX. This was a big football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Joining ESPN
Elle Duncan joined ESPN on April 27, 2016. She became an anchor for SportsCenter. Today, she hosts the 6 PM ET edition of SportsCenter on weekdays. She often hosts with Kevin Negandhi.
Appearing in Movies
In 2014, Elle Duncan appeared in a movie called Ride Along. She played the role of a news reporter in the film.
Helping Others
Elle Duncan cares about helping her community. She has worked with Walker, a group that helps children and young people. This group focuses on special education and mental health. Elle has taken part in Walker's Change Shoes, Change Lives run and walk. She also spent time with the young people at Walker through NESN's volunteer program, NESN Connects.
When she worked at V-103, Elle started a series called Cause & Effect. This series helped local non-profit groups. She organized events in Atlanta to raise money for these organizations. Elle has also been a spokesperson for Enchanted Closet. This group gives prom dresses and accessories to girls who might not be able to afford them.
The "Girl Dad" Moment
On January 27, 2020, something special happened. It was the evening after the sad helicopter crash that took the life of basketball star Kobe Bryant. Elle Duncan was hosting SportsCenter on ESPN. She shared an emotional story about Kobe Bryant.
Two years earlier, she had a conversation with Bryant at an ESPN event. He told her, "I'm a girl dad." This meant he was proud to have daughters. Elle's story touched many people. It started a national trend with the hashtag "#GirlDad". Many dads shared pictures and stories about their daughters using this hashtag.
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
