AusBreaking releases statement on Olympic selection Rachael Gunn after ‘disrespectful’ claim

The Australian sports body that sent Rachael Gunn to the Olympics has released its first statement on the 36-year-old’s controversial participation, defending the qualification process and her place on the team.

Since its viral sensation debut in Paris, Raygun has been supported by the very top of the global breaking news community.

The 36-year-old professor lost all three of her fights by a combined score of 54-0, sparking hostile reactions.

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Gunn spoke after the event but otherwise kept a low profile in the media, although she was toasted by her Australian Olympic teammates before the closing ceremony in Paris.

Australia’s chef de mission Anna Meares was the first to mount a strong defence, before, in a rare move, the head judge of the Olympic break competition also backed Gunn.

AusBreaking has since spoken out to honour all participants and applaud the medal winners, calling for ‘peace, love and unity’.

“On the world stage, we have seen the elite physical endurance, agility, precision and creativity required to be a breaker at the highest level,” the company said Tuesday.

“Let’s focus on breaking as an Olympic sport and uphold the values ​​of the Australian and global breaking community of peace, love and unity.”

A separate statement followed focusing on Australia’s qualification process and Gunn, as well as 16-year-old male qualifier Jeff ‘J Attack’ Dunne.