Australia’s Chef de Mission, Anna Meares
Rachel Gunn’s Olympic debut as a breakdancer in Paris has stirred up quite a buzz, but not all of it has been positive. The 36-year-old Australian university lecturer, who goes by B-Girl Raygun, faced a tough crowd and struggled in her three round-robin battles, ending with a combined score of 54-0.What was the outcome? a torrent of mockery and critique across online and media outlets.
Anna Meares Listens in response to the criticism, Australia’s Chef de Mission, Anna Meares, defended Gunn at a press conference on Saturday. Meares wasn’t afraid to voice her disapproval of the offensive remarks she was witnessing on the internet.