A commentator at the Paris Olympics has been axed after making sexist comments about Australian female swimmers.
Following their gold medal in the 4-by-100 metres freestyle relay, Bob Ballard - who was working for Eurosport - said "you know what women are like... hanging around, doing their make-up". The clip quickly went viral and with British swimming champion and fellow presenter, Lizzie Simmonds, immediately calling the remark "outrageous".Mr Ballard has been removed from the commentary line-up, Eurosport confirmed.
It is also the fourth Olympics in a row where the Australian team has claimed the gold medal in the event.Read more: Brawl breaks out at popular Peak District beauty spot as people whack each other with sticks and branchesRead more: ‘We have been robbed’: Family pays tribute to ‘special’ mum dead after being found seriously injured during dog walk On Sunday, Eurosport said Ballard would not return to their air waves.
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