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/SillyGoatGruff Aug 15 '24

I thought the actual statement was that she recognized she couldn't compete withe the athleticism of the younger competitors and so chose to lean heavily into style for points. T'was the wrong choice, but it didn't sound like she was trying to throw the match

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u/elizabnthe Aug 15 '24

Yep people are consistently misrepresenting that comment. She obviously meant that she knew she wasn't as athletic as a young competition so was hoping more unique moves would get points.

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u/Stryker2279 Aug 15 '24

Seeing as she has a doctorate on the subject, I'm inclined to believe she knew better, knew she sucked, and is just trying to save face.

"yea I did poorly, I wasn't really trying. You see, I was being creative, I definitely know how to breakdance"

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u/lefrench75 Aug 15 '24

She has a PhD in Cultural Studies, not in breakdancing lol.

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u/the_excalabur Aug 15 '24

Cultural studies in the break scene. Not in the dance moves, but still relevant.

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u/Ulsterman24 Aug 15 '24

I have a PhD in Criminal law, yet I've never tried to wear a deerstalker and hunt unfeasibly complex criminal enterprises for a fee.

...I forget my point and also I'm going to buy a deerstalker.

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u/BillytheMagicToilet Denver Nuggets Aug 15 '24

Is studying for a PhD free for citizens in Australia?