Amy Hunt criticizes Sydney Sweeney’s women in sports advertisement

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Amy Hunt criticizes Sydney Sweeney’s women in sports advertisement
Summary

Amy Hunt has reiterated her criticism of Sydney Sweeney’s women in sports advertisement during an interview on September 15. Hunt, fresh off a fourth-place finish in the 200m final at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, argues that such ads should focus on physical capabilities rather than appearances. She emphasized the importance of role models in sports for young girls, noting that a significant percentage of them drop out of sports by age 16. Other athletes, including American gymnast Gracie Kramer and Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, have also voiced their disapproval of the ad, which has garnered over 3.4 million likes on social media.

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  • Amy Hunt spoke out against Sydney Sweeney's advert on Good Morning Britain.
  • Hunt finished fourth in the 200m final in Budapest shortly before the interview.
  • She argued that sports role models should exemplify capability over appearance.
  • 64% of young girls quit sports before reaching age 16, according to Hunt.
  • Gracie Kramer and Ariarne Titmus have also criticized the advertisement.
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  • 1:45 PMYahoo SportsAmy Hunt doubles down on criticism of Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ‘women in sports’ ad
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Amy Hunt has now spoken out about Sydney Sweeney’s women in sports advert for a second time. The advert featuring Sweeney went viral recently and the reaction has been pretty mixed.

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