As the BBC's Olympics coverage gets underway in Paris, we're taking a look at the life of one of its presenters, Hazel Irvine, who has kept her private life under wraps
Hazel Irvine, the beloved Scottish sports presenter known for her coverage of everything from snooker to the Olympics, is famously private when it comes to her personal life.
At the time of her big wedding day, Hazel's agent confirmed that the couple were "very happy". In a statement, they shared: "I can confirm that she married her long-term partner a few months ago. "It was a small and very private affair, and she and her husband are very happy. She wants to keep all the details private."
In the same year, she made the move to the BBC, working as a presenter for BBC Scotland's Sportscene programme. By 1995, Hazel began hosting coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup and reporting for Football Focus. She has been a constant presence for the BBC at every Summer Olympics since Barcelona 1992, even commentating on the opening and closing ceremonies at the London 2012 Olympics.
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