'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
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Notable Quotes
"Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like."
— Amy Hunt , Athlete
"Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is."
— Ariarne Titmus , Athlete
"I think it's quite powerful, the amount of women who've come out and said something."
— Sophie Capewell , Athlete
Key People
A British sprinter who finished second in the women's 100m.
Australia's four-time Olympic swimming champion.
Rugby player contributing to the backlash against the ad.
American gymnast who sparked a trend responding to the ad controversy.
Swansea-born Lisa Neumann is a rugby wing who has played for Premiership Women's Rugby sides.
World champion in women's 100m.
Sophie Capewell is an Olympic cyclist and teammate of Emma Finucane.
Sydney Sweeney is an actress who starred in the film adaptation of The Housemaid.
Australian water polo Olympian sharing her story.
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British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
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