@FashionCalgary retracts controversial tweet

Posted Aug 19, 2016 8:33 am.

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A local media-marketing company is in hot water after a controversial tweet during a Women’s 800m track race at the Summer Olympics.

@FashionCalgary posted a picture of two female athletes with the caption “Am I still watching Women’s Semi- Finals ???”

The tweet was quickly removed, and a new message apologized for the offensive words, noting the person responsible will be held accountable.

Reaction on twitter has not been kind, with the LGBTQ movement and a four-medal day for Team

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