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Sunday, Apr 05, 2026
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Eurosport Commentator Removed for Sexist Remark
Television broadcaster Eurosport removed commentator Bob Ballard from its Paris Olympics coverage for a sexist remark made during the swimming competition. Ballard commented on Australia's women's 4x100m freestyle relay gold, saying, "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like... hanging around, doing their make-up." This led to his immediate removal by Eurosport.
Television broadcaster Eurosport removed commentator Bob Ballard from its Paris Olympics coverage following a sexist remark made during the swimming competition.
The incident occurred after Australia's women's team won the 4x100m freestyle relay gold.
Ballard commented, "Well, the women just finishing up.
You know what women are like...hanging around, doing their make-up," which went viral on social media.
His co-commentator, Lizzie Simmonds, labeled the remark as "outrageous." Eurosport issued a statement confirming Ballard's immediate removal from the commentary roster.
Ballard has not issued a response.
The incident occurred after Australia's women's team won the 4x100m freestyle relay gold.
Ballard commented, "Well, the women just finishing up.
You know what women are like...hanging around, doing their make-up," which went viral on social media.
His co-commentator, Lizzie Simmonds, labeled the remark as "outrageous." Eurosport issued a statement confirming Ballard's immediate removal from the commentary roster.
Ballard has not issued a response.
