Sam Champion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sam Champion
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Champion with the U.S. Coast Guard after Hurricane Sandy in October 2012
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Samuel James Champion
August 13, 1961 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Weather Anchor, Television host |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Title | Weather presenter |
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Rubem Robierb
(m. 2012) |
Samuel James Champion, born on August 13, 1961, is a well-known American weather anchor. He is famous for his work on WABC-TV and Good Morning America. He also used to host shows like AMHQ: America's Morning Headquarters on The Weather Channel.
After leaving ABC in 2013, he became a managing editor at The Weather Channel. He even appeared on the Today show on NBC. In 2016, he returned to ABC. Since June 2019, he has been the weekday morning weather anchor at WABC-TV.
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Early Life and School
Sam Champion was born in Paducah, Kentucky. His parents were Sylvia and James H. Champion. He has a sister named Teresa. His father was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Sam finished high school at Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia in 1979. He then went to Eastern Kentucky University. There, he earned a degree in broadcast news. He also gained experience by interning at WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky.
Sam Champion's Career
Sam Champion started his career at TV stations like WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky. He also worked at WJKS (now WCWJ) in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1988, he became a weather presenter for WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in New York City.
Joining Good Morning America
In 2006, Sam Champion joined Good Morning America and ABC News. He became a very popular weather anchor on the show. He would often say, "Let's get to the boards" before showing the weather maps. He also hosted Sea Rescue, a show about rescuing and helping animals.
Time at The Weather Channel
On December 2, 2013, Sam announced he was leaving ABC. He joined The Weather Channel as a host and managing editor. His last day on Good Morning America was December 4, 2013. He then started hosting his own morning show called America's Morning Headquarters on March 17, 2014.
In September 2015, he changed roles at The Weather Channel. He became a contributor to their evening shows. Sam Champion left The Weather Channel on December 27, 2016.
Returning to ABC
After leaving The Weather Channel, Sam Champion returned to ABC. He filled in as a weather forecaster on Good Morning America. On May 22, 2019, it was announced that he would return to WABC-TV's morning and noon news. He also started contributing to ABC News again on June 3, 2019.
Dancing with the Stars
On September 8, 2022, Sam Champion was announced as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. He competed in season 31 of the popular dance show. His dance partner was Cheryl Burke.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Sam Champion is very involved in charity work. He helps many organizations in the New York metropolitan area. He was the Grand Marshal for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Fall Bike Tour. He also chaired the 25th annual March of Dimes NYC WalkAmerica. He has hosted events to raise awareness for important causes.
In May 2010, Sam Champion had a small skin growth removed on air. He did this to help people learn more about skin cancer during Cancer Awareness Month.
Sam Champion married his partner, Rubem Robierb, on December 21, 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Sam Champion para niños
