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Olympics Commentator Corrected On-Air for Misgendering Team USA Shot Putter


Steve Backley repeatedly referred to as Raven Saunders, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, as ‘her’

The 2024 Olympics kicked off on Friday, July 26, with an illustrious opening ceremony that took place entirely outdoors on the River Seine and featured performances from the likes of Celine Dion and Lady […] Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will cover the 2024 Paris Olympic Games — which take place Friday, July 26, through Sunday, August 11 —for the NBC morning show. Saunders, who has endured mental health struggles in the leadup to the Olympics, said they hope their ascension in the sport will inspire those who have gone through similar hardship.

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