| The American Athlete | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production company(s) | WABC New York |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABC |
| Original run | June 1, 1996 – present |
The American Athlete is a sports and documentary television series directed and hosted by Byron Allen. The series aired its first episode on June 1, 1996. It is filmed from the WABC-TV studios in New York City, and is aired on select American Broadcasting Company stations as well as on the ABC satellite network.