Eurosport’s commentator Bob Ballard wishes he could have one comment back because it has now cost him everything.
After the Australia women’s 400 free relay secured gold on the opening night and were preparing to stand on the podium, Ballard made an off-handed comment on-air: “Well, the women are just finishing up. You know what women are like…hanging around, doing their makeup.”
Ballard’s commentating partner, former Olympic swimmer Lizzie Simmonds, was immediately upset and responded: “Outrageous, Bob. Some of the men are doing that as well?”
