This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
British sprinter Amy Hunt delivered a blistering 22.10 seconds in the 200m at the Ultimate Championship on Sunday, marking her season's best and securing fourth place in the final. At a post-race interview, Hunt criticized a controversial sports gambling advertisement starring actress Sydney Sweeney. The ad, which has gained viral attention, depicts a naked Sweeney adorned with various sportswear, drawing widespread condemnation from female athletes.
Hunt lamented the sexualization of women in sports, emphasizing their achievements and hard work over their physical appearance. She highlighted the impressive achievements of British athlete Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47 seconds, the fourth fastest time over the 200m distance. Other prominent athletes, including American gymnast Gracie Kramer, Australian swimming champion Ariarne Titmus, British cyclist Sophie Capewell MBE, and several rugby and water polo players, shared their own experiences and frustrations through social media, rejecting the ad's objectification of women in sport.
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