Channel Seven today welcomes Olympian and seasoned broadcaster Matt Shirvington to the network.
In his dynamic role, Shirvington joins Australia’s number one news team and will also be part of Seven’s commentary team for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Shirvington will next week begin his new role with 7NEWS Sydney’s top-rating team – including Mark Ferguson, Mel McLaughlin, David Brown, Michael Usher and Sally Bowrey – as the new weekend sports anchor. He’ll present sport alongside newsreader Michael Usher on Fridays and Saturdays.
In a sporting career spanning two decades, Shirvington brings with him more than 10 years’ experience presenting and reporting from some of the world’s biggest sporting events including multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Commenting, Matt Shirvington said: “I couldn’t be more excited to start this new chapter at Channel Seven. To be working in a newsroom alongside the best in the business is a privilege. It’s a return of sorts, having begun my television career with Seven. And it would be no surprise that as an Olympian, being able to work on another Games coverage is exactly where I want to be. I have gained a wealth of experience from my time at Foxtel and Fox Sports, for which I am grateful, which will only strengthen my contribution to the 7NEWS team.”
On the appointment, Network Director of News and Public Affairs Craig McPherson said: “Matt brings a wealth of experience and energy to our superb team. The drive and commitment required to be an elite athlete has benchmarked Matt’s broadcasting career. Instilled qualities to be the best at what he does with a Sydney and sporting pedigree across athletics, Rugby League, Australian Rules and Rugby. This is an exciting new beginning for our 7NEWS sport department, 7Sport and Matt.”
Sydney News Director, Jason Morrison, added: “Matt has proven himself to be a champion in everything he’s tackled, and he’s excelled in his media career. We can’t wait to have him working with Mel McLaughlin and our sports team.”
