'I've never been more excited': Aussie sportscaster reveals surprising career move
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As public figures head into retirement, they seek a calm and peaceful life away from the limelight.
Yet, sometimes, they return on screen with limited-edition appearances.
In a move that has surprised sport fans across the nation, a previously retired sportscaster has announced a massive project months after returning to the desk.
Australian sportscaster Bruce McAvaney has announced a significant career shift at 71 years old.
McAvaney has been the voice behind some of the most memorable moments in Australian sport history.
With a career spanning over four decades, McAvaney called 12 Summer Olympic Games and numerous World Athletics Championships.
His voice has accompanied iconic events, such as Carl Lewis' record-breaking 100-metre final run at the 1991 World Championships and Cathy Freeman's 400-metre victory in Sydney in 2000.
This time, McAvaney is set to join the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) to lead the network's coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo.
McAvaney's move to SBS should mark a new chapter for his career, despite retiring from the desk back in 2021.
'We'll be bringing the best in the world to an Australian audience and highlighting our great Australian athletes,' McAvaney shared in an interview.
'I've never been more excited by the prospects of the Australian athletics team, not even before the Sydney Olympics.'
'This team has everything—established champions, great young sprinters and incredible middle-distance talent,' he also added.
McAvaney highlighted the talent of Gout Gout, a young sprinter who quickly became a global sensation among sport fans.
'I can't wait to see how he goes, racing against the big names of world sprinting for the first time,' McAvaney shared about the 17-year-old athlete.
'He's just at the start of a fantastic journey, which seems destined to go all the way to the summit of his sport.'
Earlier this year, McAvaney returned on-screen for Channel 7's AFL coverage for the 2025 season.
In contrast, Fox Footy also signed several high-profile commentators for their 2025 AFL coverage, marking an interesting year for the AFL.
The seasoned commentator's move to SBS was seen as a significant gain for the network.
SBS's Director of Sport, Ken Shipp, was thrilled to have McAvaney on board.
'SBS has broadcast 10 editions of the World Athletics Championships since 2001, and we're thrilled to have a commentator of Bruce's stature join us for this year's historic championships in Tokyo,' Director Shipp shared.
'We have a well-earned reputation for broadcasting outstanding global events, including the FIFA World Cup and the Tour de France, and we're looking forward to adding the McAvaney magic to our comprehensive coverage of this year's World Championships.'
The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be happening on 13 September until 21 September, 2025.
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Yet, sometimes, they return on screen with limited-edition appearances.
In a move that has surprised sport fans across the nation, a previously retired sportscaster has announced a massive project months after returning to the desk.
Australian sportscaster Bruce McAvaney has announced a significant career shift at 71 years old.
McAvaney has been the voice behind some of the most memorable moments in Australian sport history.
With a career spanning over four decades, McAvaney called 12 Summer Olympic Games and numerous World Athletics Championships.
Bruce McAvaney will be returning to the desk for the World Athletics Championship happening this September. Image Credit: Sport Australia Hall of Fame
His voice has accompanied iconic events, such as Carl Lewis' record-breaking 100-metre final run at the 1991 World Championships and Cathy Freeman's 400-metre victory in Sydney in 2000.
This time, McAvaney is set to join the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) to lead the network's coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo.
McAvaney's move to SBS should mark a new chapter for his career, despite retiring from the desk back in 2021.
'We'll be bringing the best in the world to an Australian audience and highlighting our great Australian athletes,' McAvaney shared in an interview.
'I've never been more excited by the prospects of the Australian athletics team, not even before the Sydney Olympics.'
'This team has everything—established champions, great young sprinters and incredible middle-distance talent,' he also added.
McAvaney highlighted the talent of Gout Gout, a young sprinter who quickly became a global sensation among sport fans.
'I can't wait to see how he goes, racing against the big names of world sprinting for the first time,' McAvaney shared about the 17-year-old athlete.
'He's just at the start of a fantastic journey, which seems destined to go all the way to the summit of his sport.'
Earlier this year, McAvaney returned on-screen for Channel 7's AFL coverage for the 2025 season.
In contrast, Fox Footy also signed several high-profile commentators for their 2025 AFL coverage, marking an interesting year for the AFL.
The seasoned commentator's move to SBS was seen as a significant gain for the network.
SBS's Director of Sport, Ken Shipp, was thrilled to have McAvaney on board.
'SBS has broadcast 10 editions of the World Athletics Championships since 2001, and we're thrilled to have a commentator of Bruce's stature join us for this year's historic championships in Tokyo,' Director Shipp shared.
'We have a well-earned reputation for broadcasting outstanding global events, including the FIFA World Cup and the Tour de France, and we're looking forward to adding the McAvaney magic to our comprehensive coverage of this year's World Championships.'
The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be happening on 13 September until 21 September, 2025.
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