Rachel Gunn Faces Backlash Over Olympic Selection

Rachel Gunn, known as RayGun, is facing public backlash and accusations of unethical behavior following her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A Change.org petition, signed by over 28,000 people, alleges that she manipulated the selection process for Australia's female breakdancer representative by establishing her own governing body and winning her own qualifier while overshadowing other talented competitors such as G Clef and Holy Molly. Critics also claim she denied funding to underprivileged youth from the Northern Territory, which affected their chances to compete. Petitioners are demanding accountability, a public apology from both Gunn and Anna Mears, and an investigation into the selection process. Gunn defended her performance by emphasizing her artistic creativity, stating that her moves are original and represent her artistry. The situation raises serious concerns about fairness and transparency in Olympic selection.