Welcome to Quick Q – Monday Media’s weekly Q&A series dedicated to finding out more about the personalities that matter most in the Australian media landscape.

Every week The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age asks key figures across corporate media, business, sport, federal politics, radio, television and culture to answer a series of questions about their lives, careers, hobbies and news habits.

This week’s conversation is with Annabelle Williams, Channel 7 Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games commentator and former Paralympic swimmer.

How did you get your big break?

My ultimate big break was being born into the most amazing family. From a swimming perspective, winning a gold medal was enormous and from a career perspective, leaving my job as a lawyer and starting my own speaking, commentary and consulting business.

What are daily news media habits?

SMH, ABC…and the Betoota Advocate

Which living person do you most admire?

My Mum