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A COMMENTATOR axed from the 2024 Paris Olympics broke his silence to apologise for a "sexist" remark made on air.The 64-year-old said said the 4x100m freestyle relay squad were late to leave the swimming venue because they were "doing their make-up".
Speaking out for the first time since he dismissal, Ballard said: "The comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday have caused some offence. "It was never my intention to upset or belittle anyone and if I did, I apologies. I am a massive advocate of women's sport.RISKY BUSINESSAustralia's quartet of Emma McKeon, Shayna Jack, Mollie O'Calloghan and Meg Harris went won gold at the Paris Aquatic Centre.
As they made their way out to collect their medals, Ballard said: "Well, the women just finishing up.NO MEAN PEATA statement from Eurosport read: "During a segment of Eurosport's coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment,' a statement from the broadcaster read last night.
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