Spain women's race apologizes for food processor gift

organizers of a women's running race in Spain apologized on Monday after winner was offered a food processor to take home, sparking accusations of sexism.

seven-kilometer (more than four-mile) Carrera de la Mujer (Women's Race) issued a statement on Twitter saying it hn't considered kitchen appliance — donated by a sponsor — would have sexist implications.

“We apologize but we consider this a product with no sexist character and ideal for any athlete who wants to improve ir nutritional habits," statement said. “We regret if any woman felt offended.”

organizers promised to “take measures” to avoid similar incidents in future.

Serb national Ivana Zagorac won race in 24 minutes, 7 seconds on Sunday, in an amateur event in which 32,000 women participated. Mrid race coincided with Spain's Mor's Day, and supports domestic violence and cancer survivors. It is held in or cities across Spain.

food processor controversy went largely unnoticed until Ángela Rodríguez Pam, Spain's secretary of state for equality, tweeted that winner h received a food processor and ors were given 0% fat products.

“If you win: housewife and if not at least you'll lose weight,” Rodríguez Pam tweeted ironically.

race has previously featured T-shirts with slogan: “Today, girls win!”