Christina Macfarlane Profile

Christina Macfarlane is a British News/Sports Anchor/Reporter and Correspondent working for CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the network in the year 2010.

Christina Macfarlane Education

Macfarlane first graduated from Swansea University in the year 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature and then attended Harvard University. She graduated from Harvard in the year 2002 and then attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst where she graduated in 2003. In the year 2008, she attended the City, University of London, where, the same year, she graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) in Broadcast Journalism.

Christina Macfarlane Career

Macfarlane serves at CNN as a News Anchor and Senior Sports Correspondent based in the London bureau. She has served as an anchor for CNN World Sport for more than half a decade. She also served as a host of CNN news programming such as CNN Newsroom, Hala Gorani Tonight, and Connect the World. Over the years with CNN, she has reported on significant live sports events such as the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, and the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Macfarlane has reported from Six Nations and the Champions League, and she has also fronted significant sports news stories such as the ongoing reporting around the Hillsborough disaster and Leicester City’s dream run to the EPL title. She gained international attention in October 2019 during a National Basketball Association (NBA) press conference after being shut down for asking a question about the NBA’s standoff with China.

Macfarlane serves as a presenter for CNN feature programs, “Alpine Edge” and “World Rugby.” She also fronts the network’s tennis coverage. She has worked as a reporter for all 4 Grand Slam tournaments and conducted interviews with multiple players such as Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams, and Andy Murray, just to name a few. Macfarlane conducted an exclusive interview, titled ‘Roger Revealed’ with Roger Federer in the year 2019. 

Before Macfarlane began working as a sports and news anchor at CNN, she served as a producer for the network’s Living Golf feature show. She has served in production on PGA Tour and European for Sky Sports and European Tour Productions as part of their live broadcast operation.

Quick Facts About Macfarlane

At the 2019 British Sports Journalism Awards, she was the first woman ever in history to be named it’s Broadcast Journalist of the Year. The Foreign Press Association has shortlisted Macfarlane’s work as a reporter and anchor. Other than being specialized in journalism, Macfarlane is also a qualified ski instructor.

Christina Macfarlane Age

How old is Christina Macfarlane? Macfarlane was born on March 29 in Surrey, England, and therefore celebrates her birthday on the 29th of March every year. Her age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Macfarlane is. However, she might be in her 30s.

Christina Macfarlane Height

How tall is Christina Macfarlane? Macfarlane stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).

Christina Macfarlane Family, Siblings

Macfarlane was raised with her parents, whose names are not mentioned at the moment. She has a brother, Tom, and a little sister, Georgia. Her brother is a model with Model Team Glasgow. On December 15, 2020, Macfarlane posted a pic on her Instagram page sharing the news of her sister.

Christina Macfarlane Husband

Macfarlane is married to her lovely spouse, Peter MacPhail. She had plans of having a big wedding before the COVID-19 pandemic came in. They had a scaled-down event in Scotland and Macfarlane wanted something that flattered and that she could wear again thereafter. On October 18, 2020, she posted a pic on her Instagram of her wearing a midi-length puff-sleeve design from the party-wear label Rotate Birger Christensen. They happily reside in London.

Christina Macfarlane Salary

Being one of the top journalists for CNN Macfarlane earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.

Christina Macfarlane Net Worth

Macfarlane has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News/Sports Anchor/Reporter and Correspondent.