Mark Beretta facts for kids
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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 |
Major Mark Beretta OAM is a well-known Australian journalist. He is famous for being a sports reporter on the TV show Sunrise. Mark also serves as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve in public relations. He was born on June 16, 1966, in Geelong, Australia.
In 2008, Mark started presenting sports news on Seven Early News. This show aired before Sunrise, where he continues to be the sports presenter today. He also co-hosted a show called Rexona Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2010 and 2011.
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Mark Beretta's TV Career
Mark Beretta has had a long career in television. He first co-hosted Sunrise from 2000 to 2002. After that, he presented sports news for Seven News Sydney until 2004. Then, he returned to Sunrise as the main sports presenter.
Covering Major Sports Events
Mark has covered many big sports events around the world. He reported on the Olympic Games in 1998 (Nagano, Japan), 2000 (Sydney, Australia), and 2002 (Salt Lake City, USA). He also covered the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, in 2002.
Other TV Shows and Sports Commentary
In 2006, Mark hosted a quiz show called The Master on the Seven Network. From 2007 to 2014, he was part of the commentary team for the V8 Supercar races. He returned to commentate on Supercars in 2021. Mark also sometimes fills in as a presenter on The Morning Show and Weekend Sunrise. In 2013, he hosted Seven's coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament.
Books by Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta has written two books.
The Riders - Australia's Motorcycle Champions
In October 2010, Mark released his first book, 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.
Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport
In October 2022, Mark released his second book. It is called Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport. He wrote this book with Neil Cardigan.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Mark Beretta has two children. He is also very involved in charity work.
Tour de Cure
Since 2010, Mark has regularly taken part in the Tour de Cure bike ride. This ride covers 1,400 km (870 mi) from Sydney to Mooloolaba over ten days. The goal of the ride 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 Reserves
In 2019, Mark joined the Australian Army Reserve. 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 was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award was given to him for his "service to the community through charitable organisations."
