Olivia Harlan Dekker Biography
Olivia Harlan Dekker is an American sports broadcaster and host known for her work covering college football, basketball, and the NBA. Currently, Olivia is the NFL Reporter/Host for SkySports. Previously, Olivia worked for ESPN and Fox on football coverage.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Age
Dekker is 31 years old as of 2024. She was born on April 8, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Height
She is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Nationality
She is American.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Education
Dekker attended the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a degree in broadcast news in 2014.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Parents and Siblings
Olivia is the daughter of Kevin Harlan, a well-known sports broadcaster (play-by-play announcer), and Ann Harlan. She grew up in Mission Hills, Kansas, alongside her two siblings: Abigail Harlan and Robert Harlan. Her grandfather is the former Green Bay Packers chief executive officer, Bob Harlan.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Husband
Olivia is married to Sam Dekker, a professional basketball player for the London Lions. The couple lives in London, and they have a son together named Boden, who was born in May 2021.
Olivia and Sam Dekker both grew up in Wisconsin, just two hours away from each other. However, they only met when a mutual friend introduced them.
“She said we had so much in common, and it was obvious we’d be the perfect match,” Olivia tells The Knot.
At the time, distance and their careers were factors to consider. “I was living in Atlanta and covering the NBA, so when I heard he was an NBA player, I said, ‘No way!’” Olivia jokes. “My friend gave him my number anyway, and I took my time to respond. Once we started talking, though, I couldn’t deny that she was right.” Olivia says that Dekker was “so persistent” that he quickly won her over. The pair dated for eight months before the athlete proposed and gave Olivia a diamond ring on their engagement day on May 26, 2017.
The couple got married on July 14, 2018, at the Horseshoe Bay Golf Club in Door County, Wisconsin, a place that is very near and dear to Olivia’s heart. “I spent every summer at my family home in Door County growing up, and my parents now live there,” she says.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Career
Olivia is a well-known sportscaster, famous for her work as a sideline reporter for ESPN College Football. With over ten years of media experience, she has become one of the leading authorities in the sports community. In 2015, she joined BetMGM as a host, and her success has continued to grow, making her one of the top sports presenters in the UK.
Coming from a sports-oriented family, with her grandfather being the lead exec for the Green Bay Packers franchise and her father being the voice of the Super Bowl, Olivia was destined for a career in sports presentation. She began her professional journey by covering SEC and ACC football for FOX Sports South and Raycom. Thereafter, she co-hosted the Green Bay Packers training camp web series and worked as a sideline reporter for preseason games on the Packers TV Network.
As a respected television presenter, Olivia has reported on various iconic sports events, including the World TeamTennis for CBS Sports and the NFL Playoffs on Westwood One. She is an ambassador for BetMGM and hosts their NFL preview show ‘Inside the Lines’, in addition to supporting events for numerous blue chip and charitable clients.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Salary
Specific salary details for Olivia are not publicly disclosed.
Olivia Harlan Dekker Net Worth
Information regarding Dekker’s net worth is not publicly available.
