Rachael “Raygun” Gunn was a breaker of social media when she competed within the 2024 Olympics.
The breakdancer, an Australian college lecturer with a Ph.D. in cultural research, was the goal of hateful feedback from web trolls after her viral efficiency through the sport’s Olympic debut Aug. 9, throughout which she misplaced all three of her B-Girl round-robin battles. And Australia’s Olympic chief was not having it.
“I love Rachael,” Chef de mission Anna Meares mentioned in regards to the 36-year-old at a press convention Aug. 10, per Reuters. “and I think that what has occurred on social media with trolls and keyboard warriors, and taking those comments and giving them airtime, has been really disappointing.”
The govt continued, “Raygun is an absolutely loved member of this Olympic team. She has represented the Olympic team, the Olympic spirit with great enthusiasm. And I absolutely love her courage. I love her character, and I feel very disappointed for her, that she has come under the attack that she has.”
