Emmy & Peabody Award-Winning Weather Anchor & Climate Reporter; Weather Anchor at WABC-TV; Former Weather Anchor for "Good Morning America"

New York, NY, USA
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Sam Champion Biography

Sam Champion is a multiple Emmy Award and Peabody Award-winning weather anchor recognized for his contributions to meteorology and climate reporting on American television. Champion began his career as an intern at WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky, and earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast news from Eastern Kentucky University. His professional path included positions at WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, and WJKS in Jacksonville, Florida, before joining WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in New York City. At WABC-TV, he started as the weather anchor for the weekend and 5 p.m. broadcasts, eventually becoming the main weather anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.

Champion's role expanded when he became weather anchor for ABC News' "Good Morning America" and weather editor for ABC News. In this capacity, he established ABC News' Weather, Climate and Environment Unit and oversaw all weather, climate, and environmental coverage across ABC platforms. Champion led Peabody Award-winning coverage of Superstorm Sandy and was the longest embedded network anchor during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He reported from the field during major storms and natural disasters, contributing to public understanding of weather and climate issues.

Champion later joined The Weather Channel as managing editor, where he developed and hosted the morning program "AMHQ" and the primetime climate and science interview series "23.5." After his tenure at The Weather Channel, he returned to ABC as a fill-in weather forecaster on "Good Morning America" and subsequently became the weekday morning weather anchor at WABC-TV. Champion continues to serve as a weather anchor for WABC-TV's Eyewitness News and Eyewitness News This Morning and regularly appears on "Good Morning America."

In addition to his broadcasting work, Champion advocates for health and environmental causes. He has participated in public speaking events focused on sustainable practices and climate awareness. After his first experience with skin cancer at age 26, Champion has had multiple skin cancers removed and has spoken publicly to raise awareness about the disease. He has encouraged viewers to wear sunscreen and monitor their skin for changes, reflecting his commitment to public education. Champion is also active in charitable organizations in the New York City area, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, March of Dimes, and Stopping AIDS Together.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Sam Champion Videos

Sam Champion talks 'Dancing With the Stars' journey l GMA

Sam Champion talks 'Dancing With the Stars' journey l GMA

The WABC meteorologist and partner Cheryl Burke were eliminated from the competition, but weigh in on the dancers still battling for the Mirrorball...

Sam Champion Engaged to Photographer Boyfriend Rubem Robierb

Sam Champion Engaged to Photographer Boyfriend Rubem Robierb

"GMA" anchor thanks friends, family and fans for their well wishes for him, fiancee.

'GMA' Weather Guru Sam Champion's Final Weather Chat American ...

'GMA' Weather Guru Sam Champion's Final Weather Chat American ...

Uploaded by American News on 2013-12-09.

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