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14 Facts About Rachel Wyse

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Rachel Wyse was born on 22 January 1985 and is an Irish journalist, presenter, former Sky Sports News anchor and equestrian show jumper.

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Rachel Wyse graduated from the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Laoghaire with a degree in Business Studies and Arts Management.

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Rachel Wyse then became a co-presenter on Ireland's only domestic motoring showXccelerate on 3E.

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In July 2010, Rachel Wyse was offered a contract with Sky Sports News and made her first appearance on the channel the same month.

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Rachel Wyse has filmed special reports with Olympic boxer Katie Taylor, Irish international rugby player Brian O'Driscoll and Manchester United player Juan Mata, as well as reporting from the London Olympics 2012 and Wimbledon.

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In May 2014, Rachel Wyse was announced as a presenter of Sky Sports's new coverage of Gaelic games.

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Rachel Wyse parted company with Sky Sports in February 2021, after eleven years.

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Rachel Wyse became engaged to showjumper Tim Gredley on 5 February 2018.

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On 8 March 2020, Rachel Wyse announced she and her husband Tim Gredley were expecting their first child.

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On 24 July 2020, Rachel Wyse gave birth to a baby girl called Isabella.

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Rachel Wyse competed internationally for Ireland as part of two European Show Jumping Championships teams and has competed on the Irish National circuit.

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On St Patrick's Day 2011, Rachel Wyse rode Silent Jo at Cheltenham in the charity race for Cancer Research UK.

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Rachel Wyse was invited to the House of Lords to receive recognition as one of Cancer Research UK's top fundraisers in 2011.

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Rachel Wyse has a Saturday column in the Irish Independent, WYSE ON SPORT, which contains opinion pieces covering all sports.