OLYMPIC GAMES COMMENTATOR REMOVED FROM PARIS COVERAGE AFTER MAKING SEXIST REMARK ABOUT AUSTRALIA'S FEMALE SWIMMERS
- An Olympic Games commentator has been removed from Paris coverage
- Bob Ballard made a sexist remark about Australia's female swimmers
- Eurosport has acted swiftly to remove the commentator from their coverage
Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from the broadcaster's coverage of the Olympic Games after he made a sexist remark regarding Australia's female swimmers.
After securing gold in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay, Australia's quartet - consisting of Emma McKeon, Shayna Jack, Mollie O'Calloghan and Meg Harris - made their way out of the Paris Aquatic Centre.
At this point, experienced commentator Ballard said: 'Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like… hanging around, doing their make-up.'
A clip of the comment has since gone viral on social media and Eurosport has opted to act swiftly, removing Ballard from their coverage of the sporting bonanza.
'During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment,' a statement from the broadcaster read.
'To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect.'
Ballard has yet to comment publicly since making the remark which has caused outrage online.
More to follow.
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