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Sprinter Amy Hunt Says Sweeney Advert Could Be 'Barrier' to Girls in Sport

British athlete voices concern that the controversial advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney may discourage young girls from participating in sport, according to a report by BBC Sport.

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British sprinter Amy Hunt has said she is concerned that a controversial advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney could act as a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport, BBC Sport reported.

According to the report, Hunt raised the issue in comments about the advert, which has drawn controversy, though further details of the campaign's content were not specified in the available reporting.

Hunt's remarks come amid broader discussions about the messaging young girls receive around body image and sport, though BBC Sport did not elaborate further on the specific nature of the advert or the wider context of the debate.

BBC Sport did not provide additional comment from Sweeney, the advertisers, or other athletes in the reporting reviewed.

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