Gravity Media delivered comprehensive broadcast facilities and technical services for the Australian Swimming Trials 2026, enabling 9Network’s live coverage of one of the most influential events on the Australian swimming calendar. The event determined selection for the Australian Dolphins Swim Team ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Pan-Pacific and Para Pan-Pacific Championships in Los Angeles.

Operating from the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Gravity Media provided a turnkey outside broadcast solution supporting six days of live competition coverage across Channel 9 and on-demand streaming on 9Now.

Across the event, Nine delivered 29 hours of linear broadcast coverage, with heats and finals across several swimming disciplines broadcast live to audiences around Australia.

Gravity Media’s technical deployment centred around a dedicated outside broadcast truck and a 21-camera production, delivering comprehensive coverage from every angle of the venue and in the pool. The camera complement included PTZ cameras, RF cameras, an underwater PoleCam system and a dolly camera, capturing both the intensity of competition and the atmosphere surrounding the event.

The production also featured dedicated poolside hosting supported by RF wireless Steadicams as well as a host desk position, providing expert analysis and live insights throughout the competition. Four EVS systems supported replay and highlights operations, ensuring key moments could be quickly integrated into the broadcast.

To support communications across the venue, Gravity Media deployed 32 Bolero wireless intercom handsets, enabling seamless coordination between production, technical and operational teams throughout the event.