Olympics commentator breaks silence after being axed from coverage for sexist remark about female swimmers

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Olympics commentator breaks silence after being axed from coverage for sexist remark about female swimmers
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Olympics commentator Bob Ballard has released a statement after being axed from Eurosport's coverage for making an inappropriate remark.

Olympics commentator Bob Ballard has released a statement after it was announced that he had been dropped from Eurosport's coverage for making an inappropriate remark.

In a statement, they said: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment."It was never my intention to upset or belittle anyone and, if I did, I apologise. I am a massive advocate of women's sport. Ballard has been involved in the journalism industry for over 40 years, and also commentates on football, golf, diving and cricket as well as swimming.

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