Charissa Thompson stands at exactly 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), a height that gives her a poised and athletic presence ideal for sports broadcasting. This stature complements her energetic sideline reporting, allowing her to connect dynamically with players and fans. Key career highlights include joining ESPN in June 2011 after stints at Versus, GSN, and the Big Ten Network; she later became a Fox Sports staple and co-host of ABC's Splash.