After finishing 2nd in the European Cup, (Leiria) she went on to compete in the first ever Women's Steeplechase in the 2005 IAAF World Championships (Helsinki).
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Since retiring from professional athletics in 2008, Ankier has progressed her career outside of athletics as a television and radio broadcaster on channels including ESPN International, Fox Soccer Channel, The Tennis Channel, Chelsea TV, Sky Sports News and "kick" (YouTube channel).
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She starred in the video for the successful London Olympic Bid, running through the sights of London inspiring people to "Back the Bid" and win London the Olympic Games.