Karl Winter

Karl Winter was born and raised in Northern California with his parents and three siblings. He is proud of his roots in the diverse city of Stockton, despite its former title of “Most Miserable City in America.”

Winter received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Newhouse, in addition to studying Sports Media and Communication. He considers his move from California to New York a leap of faith.

Winter is a Division I student-athlete, running cross country and track for the Syracuse Orange after competing for four years for the Pepperdine Waves. He was a two-time NCAA Regionals qualifier in track, as well as a USTFCCCA Academic All-American, and can run a sub-four minute mile.

He has experience in sportscasting, anchoring, live field reporting, print journalism, website editing, podcasting, and more. He also interned for track and field media outlet LetsRun.com and women in business podcast “How’d She Do That?” A former basketball and baseball player, Winterenjoys watching and calling events in all sports.

Winter is passionate about the art of storytelling, the sport of track and field, and gender identity in sports.

Winter is a dual citizen of Germany and the United States, and can speak German. He grew up a fan of the Chicago White Sox, Bears, and Bulls, as his mother is a Chicagoland native.

In his free time, you may find him running, skiing, playing disc golf, drinking coffee, traveling to new places, or spending time with friends and family.