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Athletes Push Back on Sydney Sweeney Ad for Sexualising Women in Sport

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Source: BBC
Athletes Push Back on Sydney Sweeney Ad for Sexualising Women in Sport
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British sprinter Amy Hunt joined fellow female athletes in criticizing a viral ad starring Sydney Sweeney for sexualising women in sport; the backlash prompted athletes to post training clips and highlight hard work and achievement, with Hunt citing her 22.10s season best and fourth in the 200m at Budapest's Ultimate Championship, and noting Gracie Kramer’s triggering post and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47s as a benchmark.

Topics:entertainmentsports#amy-hunt#athlete-reaction#sports#sports-advertising#sydney-sweeney#women-in-sport
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