John Gunning
Irish sports journalist and sports commentator
About John Gunning
John Gunning was a journalist, sports commentator and sports journalist.
John Gunning is an Irish sports journalist and sports commentator living and working in Japan. He is particularly known for his coverage of sumo, in which he previously competed at amateur level.
Early life and education Gunning is from Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland. While at university, he and some classmates were in a rock band named Libido. At short notice, Gunning called up the rikishi he knew for exclusive comments and turned in a piece within 30 hours. He then wrote a column for the newspaper for a few years.
Gunning founded Inside Sport Japan in 2017, where he is the content director.
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Who was John Gunning?
Irish sports journalist and sports commentator
When was John Gunning born?
John Gunning was born in County Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland.
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John Gunning was a journalist, sports commentator and sports journalist.
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