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Mark Beretta
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Beretta in 2010
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| Born | 16 June 1966 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
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Australian Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 2019–present |
| Rank | Major |
| Awards | Medal of the Order of Australia |
| Other work | Journalist, sports broadcaster, TV personality |
Mark Beretta is a well-known Australian journalist and TV personality. He is famous for being a sports reporter on the TV show Sunrise. Mark also serves as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve. He was born on June 16, 1966.
In July 2008, Mark started presenting sports news on Seven Early News. This show aired before Sunrise, where he continues to be the main sports presenter. He also hosted a show called Rexona Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2010 and 2011.
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Mark Beretta's Career in TV
Mark Beretta has had a long career in television. He has worked on many different shows and covered major sporting events.
Early TV Roles
From 2000 to 2002, Mark was a co-host on Sunrise. After that, he moved to Seven News Sydney to present sports from 2002 to 2004. In mid-2004, he returned to Sunrise as the sports presenter.
Covering Big Sports Events
Mark has been a key part of the Seven Network's coverage of major international sports. He hosted the broadcasts for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He also covered the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. In addition, he reported on the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
Other TV Shows
In 2006, Mark hosted a quiz show called The Master. He has also been a fill-in presenter for other popular shows like The Morning Show and Weekend Sunrise. He sometimes fills in as a sports presenter for Seven News in Sydney. In 2013, Mark hosted Seven's coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament.
Motor Racing Commentary
From 2007 to 2014, Mark was part of the commentary team for the V8 Supercar races on the Seven Network. He returned to commentating on these races in 2021 when Seven started broadcasting them again.
Books by Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta has also written books, sharing his knowledge and passion for sports.
The Riders
In October 2010, Mark released his book titled The Riders – Australia's Motorcycle Champions. This book gives readers an inside look at the world of motorcycle racing. It shares stories about 24 of Australia's best motorbike champions.
Greatest Moments in Australian Sport
In October 2022, Mark released another book called Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport. He wrote this book with Neil Cardigan.
Mark Beretta's Personal Life
Mark Beretta has two children. He is also involved in charity work.
Tour de Cure
Since 2010, Mark has regularly participated in the Tour de Cure bike ride. This ride covers about 1400 kilometers (870 miles) from Sydney to Mooloolaba over ten days. The goal of this event is to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. In 2011, Mark was asked to join the board of Tour de Cure.
Australian Army Reserve
In 2019, Mark Beretta joined the Australian Army Reserves. He serves as an officer in public relations.
Awards and Recognition
Mark Beretta has been recognized for his contributions to the community.
In 2021, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia. This award was given to him for his "service to the community through charitable organisations."
