Carolyn Manno is an American sports journalist, anchor, and host known for her work with NBC Sports and as a sports contributor for CNN. She has covered multiple Olympic and Paralympic Games and has reported on the NFL, NASCAR, college athletics, and international sporting events.
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Quick Facts / Wiki-Bio
| Full Name | Carolyn Manno |
| Age | 42 years |
| Date of Birth | July 16, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Sports Journalist, Anchor, Host |
| Education | University of Florida (B.S. Telecommunication, 2006) |
| Known For | NBC Sports, Olympic Coverage, CNN Contributor |
| Employer | NBC Sports, CNN |
Carolyn Manno built her career through local television reporting before joining NBC Sports. Over time, she became one of the network’s recurring hosts for Olympic and Paralympic coverage. Her reporting experience spans studio hosting, sideline reporting, and event coverage across several major sports properties.
She also contributes to CNN’s sports coverage and hosts programming for the American Kennel Club’s digital platform, AKC TV.
Early Life
Carolyn Manno was born in Florida and raised in the United States. She developed an early interest in sports broadcasting and journalism.
Her professional focus on sports reporting began after college, when she entered local television news and quickly transitioned into sports coverage.
Education
Carolyn Manno graduated from the University of Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication. The program is known for broadcast journalism training, and it prepared her for on-camera reporting and anchoring roles.
Career
Early Career
After graduation, Carolyn Manno worked at WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana. She covered Notre Dame athletics, professional teams in Chicago, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indy 500. During this period, she received an Edward R. Murrow Award and Associated Press awards for sports reporting.
She later joined Comcast SportsNet New England in Boston, where she covered the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics.
NBC Sports
Carolyn Manno joined NBC Sports Group in 2009. She covered a wide range of events including NFL programming, NASCAR America, college basketball, cycling, and extreme sports.
Her Olympic assignments include roles in London (2012), Sochi (2014), Rio (2016), PyeongChang (2018), Tokyo (2021), Beijing (2022), Paris (2024), and Milano Cortina (2026). She has served as both studio host and field reporter during Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Her continued assignments across multiple Olympic cycles reflect long-term involvement in NBC’s global sports coverage.
CNN and Additional Roles
Carolyn Manno serves as a sports contributor for CNN, reporting on national and international sports stories.
She also hosts programming for AKC TV, the American Kennel Club’s digital streaming platform. In addition, she appears as a fill-in anchor on WNBC (NBC 4 New York).
Her work spans broadcast television, digital streaming, and event hosting.
Career Milestones
| Year | Achievement |
| 2006 | Graduated from University of Florida |
| 2006–2009 | Reporter and anchor in South Bend, Indiana |
| 2009 | Joined NBC Sports Group |
| 2012–2026 | Covered eight Olympic Games |
| 2014–2024 | Hosted multiple Paralympic Games |
| 2020s | Contributed to CNN sports coverage |
Personal Life
Carolyn Manno keeps her personal life private. Public biographies do not confirm details about marriage, husband, wedding, or children.
She maintains a professional presence on social media, where she shares coverage highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from sporting events.
