'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to Sweeney advert

British double European individual sprint champion Amy Hunt has criticized Sydney Sweeney's recent betting advertisement, stating that the ad depicts "this is what women in sport look like." The 29-year-old actress's commercial, which features her scantily clad and surrounded by sports equipment, has sparked controversy within the female sporting community.

Hunt, who finished fourth in the 200m final at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, remarked on the BBC that a woman's experience in sport is not always glamorous or sexy. She highlighted the physical and mental challenges athletes face, including periods and intense training, as part of the reality of being a sportswoman.

Hunt was not the only athlete to voice her disapproval of the ad. Former US Olympic gymnast Gracie Kramer shared a video of her competing, captioning it, "I don't know what Sydney Sweeney was doing but this is what a woman in sport looks like." Australian boxer Skye Nicolson also took to Instagram to express her concern, noting a significant difference between appearing "sexy" due to one's athletic pursuits and using sex to sell sports.

Sweeney responded to the criticism by posting images from ESPN Magazine's BODY Issue, showcasing nude photographs of high-profile athletes such as Serena Williams and Megan Rapinoe.