#11 - It’s not often that a successful athlete is better known for their work after their athletic career, especially when that career involved achievements such as being the UK number 1 ranked men’s singles tennis player, reaching world number 80, winning three ATP titles in men’s doubles, and representing Britain at two Olympic Games (Seoul and Barcelona) and the Davis Cup.
However, this is exactly the case for former face of breakfast television show GMTV Andrew Castle. After retiring from professional tennis, Andrew has become one of the most recognisable faces in televised British sport, presenting Basketball, Motor Racing, Golf, and much more alongside his beloved Tennis.
Andrew has hosted multiple game shows, and even had a strong run as a contestant in the sixth series of one of Britain’s favourite prime time shows, Strictly Come Dancing.
He has subsequently transitioned into current affairs, hosting LBC radio’s weekend breakfast show.
With the rapid rise of his impressive broadcast career, it’s no wonder that Andrew is a huge advocate of taking risks, chasing opportunities and having a go. After all, what’s life without that dare-devil spirit?