The Australian Olympic Committee criticized an anonymous online petition attacking competitor Rachael Gunn, calling it "vexatious, misleading and bullying," demanding its removal.
AOC CEO Matt Carroll stated that the petition contained "numerous falsehoods designed to engender hatred against an athlete," demanding its immediate withdrawal.
Carroll condemned the petition as disgraceful, highlighting that "no athlete who has represented their country at the Olympic Games should be treated in this way."
The online criticism suggested the Oceania qualifying event was manipulated to favor Gunn, questioning the fairness of the judging that allowed her to qualify.
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