The American Athlete
| The American Athlete | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Byron Allen |
| Presented by | Byron Allen |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Byron Allen Carolyn Folks |
| Camera setup | Videotape; Single-camera |
| Running time | 20 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Entertainment Studios |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | First-run syndication |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original run | June 1, 1996 – present |
The American Athlete is an American sports and interview television series created 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 in first-run syndication on various television stations around the United States, primarily those affiliated with ABC.