Bob Ballard was criticized and fired after a sexist comment about the Australian women’s swimming team during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the most queer of the century
On Saturday, July 27, the Australian team of Mollie O’Callaghan, Shayna Jack, Emma McKeon and Meg Harris won the gold medal. After their victory, Ballard said, “Well, the women are just finishing up. You know how women are… walking around, doing their makeup.”
Eurosport issued a statement on Sunday saying Ballard’s comment was inappropriate and that he had been removed from the broadcaster’s commentary roster with immediate effect.
By Ezatamentchy
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