By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 05:47 GMT, 14 March 2019 | Updated: 06:18 GMT, 14 March 2019
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Teenage girls competing with in an Under 15s Ironwoman event have accused Surf Life Saving Queensland of sexism.
They allege that 16 finalists in the Under 15 Ironman event, at Queensland Youth Surf Life Saving Championships at Burleigh Heads, were called to their races over loudspeaker and were filmed with a professional camera.
Their images were also shared on social media.
However, girls who competed in the Under 15 Ironwoman final say they received next to no recognition.
Sunshine Beach lifesaver Ella Gooderham has said her sister Lily who competed in the Ironwoman challenge was unfairly represented
Sunshine Beach lifesaver Ella Gooderham, whose sister sister Lily competed in the event, said there was a 'lack of equality.
Ms Gooderham started an online petition, demanding equal treatment for male and female competitors.
'Surf Life Saving Queensland displayed a