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BBC Commentator Misgenders Raven Saunders, US Shot Putter Competes In Mask And Sunglasses A commentator corrected her co-host after he accidentally misgendered an athlete live on air during Paris Olympics. A former British javelin thrower-turned commentator Steve Backley accidentally referred to a shot putter with an incorrect pronoun.However, he was soon corrected by his co-host, British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, who are both commentating for the BBC’s Olympics coverage.“The colorful character of Raven Saunders [is] back. Good to see her back, sort of. Sort of see her, I mean,” Backley said on air. He was talking about USA shot putter, Raven Saunders, who was competing in full face mask and sunglasses.The theatrical American shot putter uses the pronouns they and them and brings their own distinctive style to every meet they attend. Sawyers swiftly jumped in: “Well we can’t see them very well. Raven Saunders is actually non-binary and wearing the mask there.” “We’re quite used to seeing them with interesting attire. Should that be allowed? Why not”, the co-host added.