Eurosport's Bob Ballard Removed from Paris Olympics Coverage Over Sexist Remark About Australian Swimmers

Jul 29, 2024, 04:22 AM

Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from the network's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics after making a sexist remark about the Australian women's 4x100m freestyle relay team. The comment, which was made during live coverage, included a quip about women doing their makeup and has sparked significant backlash. Ballard's remark was directed at the gold-medal-winning team, and he has since apologized, stating that it was never his intention to upset or belittle anyone. The decision to remove Ballard has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that a simple apology should suffice while others support the network's decision to take action.