AOC Condemns Defamatory Petition Against Breakdancer Rachael Gunn

The Australian Olympic Committee has condemned an anonymous online petition against breakdancer Rachael Gunn. The petition falsely criticized Gunn's performance at the Paris Games. The AOC demanded its removal, calling it bullying. Falsehoods about her qualifications and positions in Australian breaking organizations were also addressed.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has strongly condemned an anonymous online petition targeting controversial breakdancer Rachael Gunn, labeling it as "vexatious, misleading, and bullying."

Last weekend, the sport of breaking made its Olympic debut, showcasing Australian b-girl Raygun, also known as Sydney university professor Rachael Gunn, who performed a "kangaroo dance" but scored zero points. Her performance attracted significant criticism, including parodies on a U.S. late-night show.

Despite the backlash, Gunn has received substantial support from the Australian team's chef de mission Anna Meares while still in Paris. The AOC has taken a firm stance against the petition, with CEO Matt Carroll demanding its immediate withdrawal, citing numerous falsehoods that engendered hatred and amounted to bullying and harassment.

(With inputs from agencies.)