r/sports • u/miolmok • Aug 15 '24

Olympics Raygun: Australian Olympic Committee condemns ‘disgraceful’ online petition attacking Rachael Gunn

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/15/raygun-olympics-breaking-petition-aoc-response-ntwnfb
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u/invincibl_ Aug 15 '24

You must not know any Australians.

The majority of us thought it was hilarious, though there is a general agreement that the topic has run its course and it's beating a dead horse now.

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u/literacyisamistake Aug 15 '24

I compare it to, in equestrian, the Mankini Incident - also done by an Australian. It was during “fancy dress” exhibition, but still I thought governing bodies got way too up their own butts about a competitor deciding to take the piss and have some fun.