Olympic Committee Demands 50,000-Strong Petition Against ‘Raygun’ Be Removed

Gunn’s performance at the Paris Olympics drew controversy and became a talking point due to her unconventional moves.

Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun competes in the Women's Breaking dance Round robin of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris, on Aug. 9, 2024. Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has written to change.org to demand the withdrawal of a petition against break-dancer Rachel Gunn, known as “Raygun,” who went viral with her Paris 2024 performance.

The petition, “Hold Raygun Rachel Gunn and Anna Mears Accountable for Unethical Conduct Olympic Selection,” had amassed 50,147 signatures as of 6 p.m. on Aug. 15.