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Lindsay Ann Czarniak

Lindsay Czarniak is an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning American sports journalist, broadcaster, and podcast host. She made history in 2013 as the first woman to host ABC’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500. She currently serves as a host and correspondent for NBC Sports — most recently hosting the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics — and hosts the Things No One Tells You podcast.

Overview

Lindsay Ann Czarniak's Profile

Lindsay Czarniak is an Emmy Award-winning American sports anchor and reporter, recognized as a trailblazer for women in sports broadcasting. She has built a distinguished career spanning two decades across major networks, including ESPN, FOX Sports, and NBC. She is particularly noted for being the first woman to host ABC’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500 in 2013 and for her extensive work covering NASCAR and the NFL.

Raised in Northern Virginia in a sports-centric household, Czarniak began her professional journey as a production assistant for CNN. She rose to prominence at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., where she was a protégé of the legendary George Michael. After a high-profile six-year tenure as a SportsCenter anchor at ESPN, she transitioned to FOX Sports in 2019, before joining NBC Sports in 2026, where she served as one of the hosts for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics coverage.

Beyond her TV role, Lindsay Czarniak hosts the podcast Things No One Tells You, which explores deep personal conversations and untold stories. She is married to Today co-anchor Craig Melvin, and the couple is frequently celebrated as a media “power couple” involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly cancer research advocacy.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Lindsay Ann Czarniak
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1977-11-07
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2000
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $1,500,000–$3,200,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

NBC Olympics
NBC Olympics
ESPN's SportsCentre
SportsCenter
The Today Show
Today

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage from 2011 to (The co-anchor of NBC's Today. They met at WRC-TV in 2008.)
  • Delano Melvin , a biological child with , born in 2014
  • Sybil Melvin, a biological child with , born in 2016

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Centreville High School, Clifton, Virginia
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (minor in Studio Art) from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Significant earnings from multi-network hosting contracts, currently with NBC Sports and FOX Sports.
  • Hosts the Things No One Tells You podcast.
  • Owns, with her husband, a 6-bedroom mansion in Westport, Connecticut, valued at around $6.2 million.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Regional Emmy Award — Best Sports Reporter; won for her work as a sports anchor and reporter at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. (2008)
  • Gracie Award — On-Air Talent - Sports (TV - National); awarded by the Alliance for Women in Media for excellence in sports journalism (2021)
  • ADAPT Leadership Award; honored alongside her husband, Craig Melvin, by the ADAPT Community Network for their advocacy for people with disabilities and philanthropic efforts (2024)
  • Centreville High School Athletic Hall of Fame — Inductee(2023)