Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn says the backlash to her efficiency on the Olympics has been “devastating”.
Gunn – who is named B-girl Raygun – has been the topic of a social media storm since breaking’s debut on the Paris Video games final week.
A petition calling for an apology from Gunn, 36, in addition to from Australia’s Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares, acquired greater than 54,000 signatures earlier than it was taken down.
In an Instagram video,, exterior Gunn stated she did not realise her look would “open the door to a lot hate”.
On Thursday, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) chief government Matt Carroll stated the petition had “stirred up public hatred with none factual foundation”, including it was “vexatious, deceptive and bullying”.
The petition stated Gunn and monitor bicycle owner Meares – who’s a two-time Olympic champion – ought to ask for forgiveness for “trying to gaslight the general public and undermining the efforts of real athletes”.
Change.org stated the petition was “flagged for misinformation” and eliminated after evaluate.
After thanking her supporters, Gunn stated: “I actually appreciated the positivity and I’m glad I used to be capable of deliver some pleasure into your lives – that’s what I hoped.
“Effectively, I went on the market and I had enjoyable – I did take it very significantly. I labored my butt off making ready for the Olympics and I gave my all. Actually.
“And I’m honoured to have been part of the Australian Olympic staff; to be part of breaking’s Olympic debut.”