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Sydney Sweeney Ad Sparks Athlete Outcry | Yakima News
Sydney Sweeney’s latest ad for sports prediction platform Novig is sparking outrage as female athletes slam the campaign for sexualizing women in sports and disrespecting their hard-earned achievements. Critics including Olympic swimmers Ariarne Titmus and Amy Hunt, former gymnast Gracie Kramer, and rugby star Sofie Fella argue the ad reduces athletes to bodies, ignoring the sweat, sacrifice, and strength behind their victories. While Sweeney previously stirred debate with other brand deals, she recently shared images from ESPN’s “Body Issue” to defend her stance — though Novig and her team…
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