Raygun: Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn calls Olympic performance backlash 'devastating'
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, has expressed that the backlash following her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'. Since breaking's debut at the Paris Games, a petition demanding apologies from Gunn and Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares has garnered over 54,000 signatures, accusing them of undermining genuine athletes.
Gunn defended her participation, stating she worked hard and enjoyed the experience, despite losing all her matches. She emphasized that breaking does not have a point system and urged critics to refer to the Australian Olympic Committee's statement confirming her fair selection process.
In her plea for privacy, Gunn requested that the media stop harassing her family and friends, highlighting the emotional toll this situation has taken on the Australian breaking community.