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Sports roundup: has the Olympics revealed a sexist streak in media coverage?
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Aug 17, 2016
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Sports roundup: has the Olympics revealed a sexist streak in media coverage?
The Olympic games in Rio will wrap up this Sunday with some memorable performances, high drama and a much-followed medal race, but have comments and coverage revealed a sexist bias in some media?
Gold medalist Simone Biles (C) of the United States stands on the podium for the national anthem at the medal ceremony for the Women's Individual All Around on Day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Gold medalist Simone Biles (C) of the United States stands on the podium for the national anthem at the medal ceremony for the Women's Individual All Around on Day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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The Olympic games in Rio will wrap up this Sunday with some memorable performances, high drama and a much-followed medal race, but have comments and coverage revealed a sexist bias in some media?

The Olympic games in Rio will wrap up this Sunday with some memorable performances, high drama and a much-followed medal race, but have comments and coverage revealed a sexist bias in some media?

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