00:00Raven, an Olympic breakdancer who brought joy to many, but also faced a storm of criticism.
00:05What happened? Rachel Gunn, known as Ragen, became an unexpected
00:09viral sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing Australia in the first-ever Olympic
00:15breaking competition. But the spotlight quickly turned harsh. Ragen poured her heart into
00:20the competition, but despite her hard work and positive intentions, she faced a wave
00:25of online hate, with a petition even calling her selection into question.
00:29Ragen has urged the media to respect her and her community's privacy as she takes
00:33some much-needed downtime in Europe. The Australian Olympic Committee has fiercely defended Ragen,
00:38condemning the petition as defamatory and bullying. Despite the backlash, Ragen stands
00:42by her performance and remains proud of her contribution to the Australian Olympic team.
00:47What do you think of this controversy?
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