Olympics commentator dropped by Eurosport after sexist remark
Bob Ballard referenced the Australian women's swimming team in a comment that was widely criticized as sexist
Veteran sportscaster Bob Ballard has been dropped from Eurosport after he made a sexist remark during commentary of the swimming at the Olympics.
Ballard referenced the Australian women's swimming team who had won gold in a freestyle relay
Ballard said: "The Australian women's swim team have just won the gold medal in the freestyle relay. They're a great team, and they've worked very hard to get to this point. But I have to say, they're not the prettiest team I've ever seen." The comment was widely criticized on social media, with many people calling for Ballard to be fired.
Eurosport has since announced that Ballard has been dropped from its coverage of the Olympics.
Ballard has since apologized for his comment, saying that he "deeply regrets" what he said and that he "recognizes that it was inappropriate and offensive." He also said that he is "committed to learning from this experience and to being a better commentator in the future."
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