Marion Reimers facts for kids
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Marion Reimers
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Reimers in 2017
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Marion Renate Reimers Tusche
2 August 1985 Mexico City, Mexico
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| Other names | La Reimers |
| Alma mater | Tecnológico de Monterrey Universidad Torcuato Di Tella |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | Central Fox (2008–July 2021) Fox Sports Radio Mexico (2017–July 2021) TNT Sports Mexico (August 2021–present) |
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| Institutions | Tecnológico de Monterrey de la Ciudad de Mexico |
Marion Renate Reimers Tusche is a well-known sports journalist and TV host from Mexico. She was born on August 2, 1985. Marion is famous for her work at Fox Sports Mexico and Fox Deportes, where she hosted the sports news show Central Fox for many years. Today, she works for TNT Sports Mexico. She also helped start an organization called Versus, which works to make sports journalism fair for everyone.
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Early Life and Education
Marion Reimers was born in Mexico City. Her family has German roots. From a young age, she loved sports. She played swimming, tennis, football, and athletics. She even became a national champion in karate!
Marion first studied art history and photography in Florence, Italy. Later, she decided to study communications at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), also known as Tecnológico de Monterrey. She finished her degree there in 2010. In 2014, Marion earned a master's degree in journalism from the Universidad Torcuato di Tella in Argentina.
Her Career in Sports
Marion started her career in 2006, working as an editor for Fox Sports Latin America. In 2007, she began reporting and hosting weekend sports news. By 2008, she became the main host of Central Fox, a popular sports news show.
Marion has covered many big sports events around the world. These include the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016, and the FIFA World Cup in 2010, 2014, and 2018. She has also covered the UEFA Champions League finals and the Copa Libertadores.
Commentating on Matches
In 2017, Marion started commentating on Liga MX Femenil (Mexico's women's football league) matches for Fox Sports. She began as an analyst, explaining the game. By 2019, she became the main play-by-play commentator, describing all the action as it happened.
In 2020, Marion also commentated on German Bundesliga men's football matches. When she starts a football match broadcast, she often says her special phrase: "Con el privilegio de estar siempre cerca del balón," which means "With the privilege of always being close to the ball."
In 2019, Marion Reimers made history. She became the first Hispanic woman to broadcast the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final. She worked as a match analyst for Fox Sports during this big event.
In August 2021, Marion announced that she was leaving Fox Sports after 15 years. She joined TNT Sports Mexico, where she continues to commentate on men's UEFA Champions League matches and finals.
Other Projects
Teaching and Business
Marion is also a professor of journalism at the Mexico City campus of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
In 2021, Marion and her partner, Leonora Milán, became part of the ownership group for the National Women's Soccer League team, Washington Spirit.
Helping Others
Marion believes in equal rights for women. In 2017, she co-founded Versus. This group works to fight unfair treatment based on gender, race, or social class in sports journalism. Marion is the president of Versus. They launched with a video showing how women in sports journalism often face mean comments.
In 2021, the United Nations Organization for Women named Marion a "goodwill ambassador." This means she helps promote their goals.
Writing
Marion has written for important newspapers like La Nación and The New York Times. Her first book, called ¡Juega como niña! (Play like a Girl!), was published in 2021.
Personal Life
Marion speaks four languages: Spanish, English, German, and Italian. She enjoys reading, photography, and music in her free time.
Covered Events
Marion Reimers has covered many major sports events and leagues for Fox Sports Mexico, including:
- Liga MX
- Bundesliga
- Liga MX Feminil
- Copa Libertadores
- Copa América (2011)
- Pan American Games (2011)
- Olympic Games (2012, 2016)
- FIFA World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018)
- UEFA Champions League (2015, 2019, 2021)
Awards and Recognition
Marion has received several awards for her work.
- In 2008, she received the Medal of Merit in Communications and Journalism in Mexico.
- In 2012, she won the "Female Revelation in Sports Journalism" award in Argentina.
- In 2015, Marion became the first Mexican woman to be nominated for a Sports Emmy Award in the United States. She was nominated for being an outstanding sports personality on Spanish-language TV.
See also
In Spanish: Marion Reimers para niños
